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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.35, 2,487.47 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.35, 2,487.47 and 425.78 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.35 : 2,487.47 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.35/2,487.47 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.35x = 2,487.47 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.35x = 1,059,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,109.74/1,658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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