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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.72, 2,290.20 and 1,100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.72, 2,290.20 and 1,100.35 is: 1,519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.72 : 2,290.20 = 1,100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.72/2,290.20 = 1,100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.72x = 2,290.20 × 1,100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.72x = 2,520,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,013.74/1,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.26

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