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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.21, 2,484.83 and 835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.21, 2,484.83 and 835.45 is: 1,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.21 : 2,484.83 = 835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.21/2,484.83 = 835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.21x = 2,484.83 × 835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.21x = 2,075,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,961.08/1,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.93

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