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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.31, 2,488.21 and 836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.31, 2,488.21 and 836.14 is: 1,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.31 : 2,488.21 = 836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.31/2,488.21 = 836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.31x = 2,488.21 × 836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.31x = 2,080,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,491.91/1,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.59

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