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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.20, 2,484.06 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.20, 2,484.06 and 1,007.32 is: 1,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.20 : 2,484.06 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.20/2,484.06 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.20x = 2,484.06 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.20x = 2,502,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,243.32/1,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.01

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