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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.38, 2,487.96 and 488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.38, 2,487.96 and 488.42 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.38 : 2,487.96 = 488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.38/2,487.96 = 488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.38x = 2,487.96 × 488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.38x = 1,215,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,177.47/1,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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