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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658, 2,485.71 and 876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658, 2,485.71 and 876.98 is: 1,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658 : 2,485.71 = 876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658/2,485.71 = 876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658x = 2,485.71 × 876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658x = 2,179,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,917.96/1,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.79

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