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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.23, 2,485.73 and 561.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.23, 2,485.73 and 561.87 is: 842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.23 : 2,485.73 = 561.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.23/2,485.73 = 561.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.23x = 2,485.73 × 561.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.23x = 1,396,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,658.52/1,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.26

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