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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.40, 2,489.20 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.40, 2,489.20 and 837.60 is: 1,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.40 : 2,489.20 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.40/2,489.20 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.40x = 2,489.20 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.40x = 2,084,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,953.92/1,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.21

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