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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.58, 2,488.09 and 1,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.58, 2,488.09 and 1,269.32 is: 1,904.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.58 : 2,488.09 = 1,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.58/2,488.09 = 1,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.58x = 2,488.09 × 1,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.58x = 3,158,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,182.40/1,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.15

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