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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.64, 2,486.10 and 682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.64, 2,486.10 and 682.74 is: 1,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.64 : 2,486.10 = 682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.64/2,486.10 = 682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.64x = 2,486.10 × 682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.64x = 1,697,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,359.91/1,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.58

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