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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.83, 2,486.77 and 1,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.83, 2,486.77 and 1,074.28 is: 1,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.83 : 2,486.77 = 1,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.83/2,486.77 = 1,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.83x = 2,486.77 × 1,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.83x = 2,671,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,478.37/1,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.46

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