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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.18, 2,488.08 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.18, 2,488.08 and 684.56 is: 1,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.18 : 2,488.08 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.18/2,488.08 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.18x = 2,488.08 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.18x = 1,703,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,240.04/1,658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.17

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