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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.01, 2,487.41 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.01, 2,487.41 and 618.04 is: 927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.01 : 2,487.41 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.01/2,487.41 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.01x = 2,487.41 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.01x = 1,537,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,321.21/1,658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.21

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