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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.66, 2,486.76 and 561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.66, 2,486.76 and 561.78 is: 842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.66 : 2,486.76 = 561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.66/2,486.76 = 561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.66x = 2,486.76 × 561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.66x = 1,397,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,012.03/1,657.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.76

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