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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.83, 2,489.46 and 929.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.83, 2,489.46 and 929.83 is: 1,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.83 : 2,489.46 = 929.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.83/2,489.46 = 929.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.83x = 2,489.46 × 929.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.83x = 2,314,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,774.59/1,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.43

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