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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.37, 2,487.54 and 790.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.37, 2,487.54 and 790.05 is: 1,185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.37 : 2,487.54 = 790.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.37/2,487.54 = 790.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.37x = 2,487.54 × 790.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.37x = 1,965,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,280.98/1,658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.07

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