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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.40, 2,524.64 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.40, 2,524.64 and 913.44 is: 1,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.40 : 2,524.64 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.40/2,524.64 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.40x = 2,524.64 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.40x = 2,306,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,107.16/1,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.72

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