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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.52, 2,522.98 and 743.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.52, 2,522.98 and 743.98 is: 1,116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.52 : 2,522.98 = 743.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.52/2,522.98 = 743.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.52x = 2,522.98 × 743.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.52x = 1,877,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,046.66/1,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.28

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