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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.58, 2,487.42 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.58, 2,487.42 and 488.58 is: 732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.58 : 2,487.42 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.58/2,487.42 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.58x = 2,487.42 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.58x = 1,215,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,303.66/1,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.74

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