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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.72, 2,289.35 and 986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.72, 2,289.35 and 986.66 is: 1,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.72 : 2,289.35 = 986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.72/2,289.35 = 986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.72x = 2,289.35 × 986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.72x = 2,258,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,801.09/1,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.77

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