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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.08, 2,487.66 and 792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.08, 2,487.66 and 792.28 is: 1,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.08 : 2,487.66 = 792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.08/2,487.66 = 792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.08x = 2,487.66 × 792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.08x = 1,970,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,923.26/1,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.68

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