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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.07, 2,486.09 and 835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.07, 2,486.09 and 835.92 is: 1,253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.07 : 2,486.09 = 835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.07/2,486.09 = 835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.07x = 2,486.09 × 835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.07x = 2,078,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,174.44/1,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.37

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