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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.92, 2,289.24 and 960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.92, 2,289.24 and 960.28 is: 1,325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.92 : 2,289.24 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.92/2,289.24 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.92x = 2,289.24 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.92x = 2,198,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,311.39/1,658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.15

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