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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.87, 2,486.77 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.87, 2,486.77 and 683.30 is: 1,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.87 : 2,486.77 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.87/2,486.77 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.87x = 2,486.77 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.87x = 1,699,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,214.45/1,657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.94

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