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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.70, 2,484.81 and 1,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.70, 2,484.81 and 1,007.82 is: 1,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.70 : 2,484.81 = 1,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.70/2,484.81 = 1,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.70x = 2,484.81 × 1,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.70x = 2,504,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,241.21/1,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.76

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