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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.81, 2,287.28 and 1,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.81, 2,287.28 and 1,060.52 is: 1,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.81 : 2,287.28 = 1,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.81/2,287.28 = 1,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.81x = 2,287.28 × 1,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.81x = 2,425,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,697.40/1,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.31

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