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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.28, 2,523.42 and 1,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.28, 2,523.42 and 1,105.02 is: 1,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.28 : 2,523.42 = 1,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.28/2,523.42 = 1,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.28x = 2,523.42 × 1,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.28x = 2,788,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,429.57/1,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.53

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