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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.13, 2,487.86 and 684.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.13, 2,487.86 and 684.00 is: 1,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.13 : 2,487.86 = 684.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.13/2,487.86 = 684.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.13x = 2,487.86 × 684.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.13x = 1,701,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,702.15/1,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.28

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