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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.66, 2,487.84 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.66, 2,487.84 and 618.20 is: 927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.66 : 2,487.84 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.66/2,487.84 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.66x = 2,487.84 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.66x = 1,537,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,982.69/1,658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.24

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