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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.46 and 928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.46 and 928.80 is: 1,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.70 : 2,488.46 = 928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.70/2,488.46 = 928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.70x = 2,488.46 × 928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.70x = 2,311,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,277.00/1,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.43

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