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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.76, 2,488.32 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.76, 2,488.32 and 504.24 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.76 : 2,488.32 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.76/2,488.32 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.76x = 2,488.32 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.76x = 1,254,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,710.48/1,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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