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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.48, 2,484 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.48, 2,484 and 682.28 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.48 : 2,484 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.48/2,484 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.48x = 2,484 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.48x = 1,694,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,783.52/1,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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