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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.24, 2,484.32 and 925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.24, 2,484.32 and 925.59 is: 1,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.24 : 2,484.32 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.24/2,484.32 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.24x = 2,484.32 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.24x = 2,299,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,457.12/1,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.69

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