Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.64, 2,488 and 548.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,658.64, 2,488 and 548.08 is: 822.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,658.64 : 2,488 = 548.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,658.64/2,488 = 548.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,658.64x = 2,488 × 548.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,658.64x = 1,363,623.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,623.04/1,658.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822.13
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