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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.82, 2,289.30 and 1,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.82, 2,289.30 and 1,135.56 is: 1,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.82 : 2,289.30 = 1,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.82/2,289.30 = 1,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.82x = 2,289.30 × 1,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.82x = 2,599,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,637.51/1,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.16

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