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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.49, 2,485.58 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.49, 2,485.58 and 683.25 is: 1,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.49 : 2,485.58 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.49/2,485.58 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.49x = 2,485.58 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.49x = 1,698,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,269.12/1,658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.99

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