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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.84, 2,484.74 and 1,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.84, 2,484.74 and 1,170.14 is: 1,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.84 : 2,484.74 = 1,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.84/2,484.74 = 1,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.84x = 2,484.74 × 1,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.84x = 2,907,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,493.66/1,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.73

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