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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.73, 2,289.09 and 912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.73, 2,289.09 and 912.73 is: 1,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.73 : 2,289.09 = 912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.73/2,289.09 = 912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.73x = 2,289.09 × 912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.73x = 2,089,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,321.12/1,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.59

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