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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.62, 2,484.69 and 1,271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.62, 2,484.69 and 1,271.98 is: 1,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.62 : 2,484.69 = 1,271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.62/2,484.69 = 1,271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.62x = 2,484.69 × 1,271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.62x = 3,160,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,475.99/1,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.49

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