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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.50, 2,483.07 and 683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.50, 2,483.07 and 683.14 is: 1,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.50 : 2,483.07 = 683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.50/2,483.07 = 683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.50x = 2,483.07 × 683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.50x = 1,696,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,284.44/1,656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.02

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