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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.88, 2,488.26 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.88, 2,488.26 and 426.36 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.88 : 2,488.26 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.88/2,488.26 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.88x = 2,488.26 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.88x = 1,060,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,894.53/1,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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