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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.44, 2,488.23 and 836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.44, 2,488.23 and 836.04 is: 1,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.44 : 2,488.23 = 836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.44/2,488.23 = 836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.44x = 2,488.23 × 836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.44x = 2,080,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,259.81/1,658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.35

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