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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.95, 2,483.03 and 682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.95, 2,483.03 and 682.15 is: 1,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.95 : 2,483.03 = 682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.95/2,483.03 = 682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.95x = 2,483.03 × 682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.95x = 1,693,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,795.50/1,655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.85

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