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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.74, 2,289.00 and 912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.74, 2,289.00 and 912.69 is: 1,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.74 : 2,289.00 = 912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.74/2,289.00 = 912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.74x = 2,289.00 × 912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.74x = 2,089,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,145.70/1,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.48

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