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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.30, 2,323.05 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.30, 2,323.05 and 682 is: 1,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.30 : 2,323.05 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.30/2,323.05 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.30x = 2,323.05 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.30x = 1,584,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,320.10/1,548.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.26

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