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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.80, 2,289.09 and 960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.80, 2,289.09 and 960.13 is: 1,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.80 : 2,289.09 = 960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.80/2,289.09 = 960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.80x = 2,289.09 × 960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.80x = 2,197,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,823.98/1,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.95

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