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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.67, 2,488.39 and 734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.67, 2,488.39 and 734.49 is: 1,101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.67 : 2,488.39 = 734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.67/2,488.39 = 734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.67x = 2,488.39 × 734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.67x = 1,827,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,697.57/1,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.91

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