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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.75, 2,484.43 and 682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.75, 2,484.43 and 682.13 is: 1,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.75 : 2,484.43 = 682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.75/2,484.43 = 682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.75x = 2,484.43 × 682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.75x = 1,694,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,704.24/1,655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.53

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