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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.40, 2,320.11 and 1,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.40, 2,320.11 and 1,114.34 is: 1,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.40 : 2,320.11 = 1,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.40/2,320.11 = 1,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.40x = 2,320.11 × 1,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.40x = 2,585,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,379.78/1,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.72

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