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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684, 2,526.64 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684, 2,526.64 and 658.08 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684 : 2,526.64 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684/2,526.64 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684x = 2,526.64 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684x = 1,662,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,731.25/1,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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