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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.77 and 685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.70, 2,488.77 and 685.02 is: 1,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.70 : 2,488.77 = 685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.70/2,488.77 = 685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.70x = 2,488.77 × 685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.70x = 1,704,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,857.23/1,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.83

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