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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.88, 2,289.20 and 1,070.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.88, 2,289.20 and 1,070.46 is: 1,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.88 : 2,289.20 = 1,070.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.88/2,289.20 = 1,070.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.88x = 2,289.20 × 1,070.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.88x = 2,450,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,497.03/1,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.20

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