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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.48, 2,486.76 and 683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.48, 2,486.76 and 683.48 is: 1,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.48 : 2,486.76 = 683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.48/2,486.76 = 683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.48x = 2,486.76 × 683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.48x = 1,699,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,650.72/1,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.82

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