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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.75, 2,486.52 and 618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.75, 2,486.52 and 618.46 is: 927.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.75 : 2,486.52 = 618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.75/2,486.52 = 618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.75x = 2,486.52 × 618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.75x = 1,537,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,806.94/1,658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.09

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