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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.84, 2,488.25 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.84, 2,488.25 and 426.21 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.84 : 2,488.25 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.84/2,488.25 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.84x = 2,488.25 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.84x = 1,060,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,517.03/1,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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