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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.91, 2,289.19 and 912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.91, 2,289.19 and 912.74 is: 1,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.91 : 2,289.19 = 912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.91/2,289.19 = 912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.91x = 2,289.19 × 912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.91x = 2,089,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,435.28/1,658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.52

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