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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.34, 2,487.46 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.34, 2,487.46 and 425.74 is: 638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.34 : 2,487.46 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.34/2,487.46 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.34x = 2,487.46 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.34x = 1,059,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,011.22/1,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.60

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