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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.45 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.45 and 563.07 is: 844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.70 : 2,488.45 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.70/2,488.45 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.70x = 2,488.45 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.70x = 1,401,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,171.54/1,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.74

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