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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.54, 2,487.80 and 683.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.54, 2,487.80 and 683.57 is: 1,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.54 : 2,487.80 = 683.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.54/2,487.80 = 683.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.54x = 2,487.80 × 683.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.54x = 1,700,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,574.72/1,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.35

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