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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.80, 2,488.02 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.80, 2,488.02 and 504.55 is: 756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.80 : 2,488.02 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.80/2,488.02 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.80x = 2,488.02 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.80x = 1,255,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,330.49/1,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.77

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