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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.31, 2,487.17 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.31, 2,487.17 and 618.08 is: 927.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.31 : 2,487.17 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.31/2,487.17 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.31x = 2,487.17 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.31x = 1,537,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,254.51/1,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.00

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