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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.93, 2,486.88 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.93, 2,486.88 and 425.33 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.93 : 2,486.88 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.93/2,486.88 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.93x = 2,486.88 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.93x = 1,057,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,744.67/1,657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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