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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.77, 2,488.28 and 604.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.77, 2,488.28 and 604.45 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.77 : 2,488.28 = 604.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.77/2,488.28 = 604.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.77x = 2,488.28 × 604.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.77x = 1,504,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,040.85/1,658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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