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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.52, 2,409.82 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.52, 2,409.82 and 682.52 is: 1,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.52 : 2,409.82 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.52/2,409.82 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.52x = 2,409.82 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.52x = 1,644,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,736.59/1,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.79

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