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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.61, 2,487.92 and 733.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.61, 2,487.92 and 733.97 is: 1,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.61 : 2,487.92 = 733.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.61/2,487.92 = 733.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.61x = 2,487.92 × 733.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.61x = 1,826,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,061.19/1,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.96

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