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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658, 2,483.08 and 1,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658, 2,483.08 and 1,212.08 is: 1,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658 : 2,483.08 = 1,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658/2,483.08 = 1,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658x = 2,483.08 × 1,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658x = 3,009,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,691.61/1,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.25

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