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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.06, 2,486.97 and 1,196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.06, 2,486.97 and 1,196.67 is: 1,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.06 : 2,486.97 = 1,196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.06/2,486.97 = 1,196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.06x = 2,486.97 × 1,196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.06x = 2,976,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,082.39/1,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.92

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