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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.06, 2,547.96 and 658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.06, 2,547.96 and 658.75 is: 988.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.06 : 2,547.96 = 658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.06/2,547.96 = 658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.06x = 2,547.96 × 658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.06x = 1,678,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,468.65/1,698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.46

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