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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.90, 2,486.93 and 721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.90, 2,486.93 and 721.14 is: 1,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.90 : 2,486.93 = 721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.90/2,486.93 = 721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.90x = 2,486.93 × 721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.90x = 1,793,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,424.70/1,658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.09

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