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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.02, 2,486.48 and 683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.02, 2,486.48 and 683.86 is: 1,025.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.02 : 2,486.48 = 683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.02/2,486.48 = 683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.02x = 2,486.48 × 683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.02x = 1,700,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,404.21/1,658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.56

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