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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.89, 2,486.13 and 878.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.89, 2,486.13 and 878.77 is: 1,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.89 : 2,486.13 = 878.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.89/2,486.13 = 878.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.89x = 2,486.13 × 878.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.89x = 2,184,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,736.46/1,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.99

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