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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.16, 2,488.14 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.16, 2,488.14 and 792.54 is: 1,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.16 : 2,488.14 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.16/2,488.14 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.16x = 2,488.14 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.16x = 1,971,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,950.48/1,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.24

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