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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.28, 2,523.54 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.28, 2,523.54 and 528 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.28 : 2,523.54 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.28/2,523.54 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.28x = 2,523.54 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.28x = 1,332,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,429.12/1,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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