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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.66, 2,488.36 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.66, 2,488.36 and 548.04 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.66 : 2,488.36 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.66/2,488.36 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.66x = 2,488.36 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.66x = 1,363,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,707.00/1,658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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