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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.92, 2,486.96 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.92, 2,486.96 and 683.52 is: 1,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.92 : 2,486.96 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.92/2,486.96 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.92x = 2,486.96 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.92x = 1,699,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,886.90/1,657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.31

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