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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.60, 2,487.90 and 1,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.60, 2,487.90 and 1,269.80 is: 1,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.60 : 2,487.90 = 1,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.60/2,487.90 = 1,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.60x = 2,487.90 × 1,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.60x = 3,159,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,135.42/1,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.70

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