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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.99, 2,290.32 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.99, 2,290.32 and 996 is: 1,375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.99 : 2,290.32 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.99/2,290.32 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.99x = 2,290.32 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.99x = 2,281,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,158.72/1,658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.03

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