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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.64, 2,483.96 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.64, 2,483.96 and 790.16 is: 1,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.64 : 2,483.96 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.64/2,483.96 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.64x = 2,483.96 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.64x = 1,962,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,725.83/1,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.33

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