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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.33, 2,320.97 and 1,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.33, 2,320.97 and 1,052.60 is: 1,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.33 : 2,320.97 = 1,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.33/2,320.97 = 1,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.33x = 2,320.97 × 1,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.33x = 2,443,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,036.15/1,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.18

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