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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.91, 2,483.87 and 682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.91, 2,483.87 and 682.09 is: 1,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.91 : 2,483.87 = 682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.91/2,483.87 = 682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.91x = 2,483.87 × 682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.91x = 1,694,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,213.27/1,655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.13

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