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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.59, 2,487.80 and 504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.59, 2,487.80 and 504.25 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.59 : 2,487.80 = 504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.59/2,487.80 = 504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.59x = 2,487.80 × 504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.59x = 1,254,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,470.63/1,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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