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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.47, 2,483.03 and 876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.47, 2,483.03 and 876.70 is: 1,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.47 : 2,483.03 = 876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.47/2,483.03 = 876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.47x = 2,483.03 × 876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.47x = 2,176,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,868.02/1,658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.58

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