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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.88, 2,488.14 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.88, 2,488.14 and 426.24 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.88 : 2,488.14 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.88/2,488.14 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.88x = 2,488.14 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.88x = 1,060,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,544.79/1,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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