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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.93, 2,487.92 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.93, 2,487.92 and 563.09 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.93 : 2,487.92 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.93/2,487.92 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.93x = 2,487.92 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.93x = 1,400,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,907.62/1,658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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