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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.07, 2,486.81 and 670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.07, 2,486.81 and 670.84 is: 1,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.07 : 2,486.81 = 670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.07/2,486.81 = 670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.07x = 2,486.81 × 670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.07x = 1,668,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,242.05/1,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.13

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