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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.66, 2,488.94 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.66, 2,488.94 and 619.38 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.66 : 2,488.94 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.66/2,488.94 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.66x = 2,488.94 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.66x = 1,541,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,596.56/1,658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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