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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.83, 2,075.74 and 682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.83, 2,075.74 and 682.53 is: 1,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.83 : 2,075.74 = 682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.83/2,075.74 = 682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.83x = 2,075.74 × 682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.83x = 1,416,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,754.82/1,384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.05

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