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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.80, 2,289.22 and 912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.80, 2,289.22 and 912.82 is: 1,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.80 : 2,289.22 = 912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.80/2,289.22 = 912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.80x = 2,289.22 × 912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.80x = 2,089,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,645.80/1,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.73

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