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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.49, 2,524.25 and 757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.49, 2,524.25 and 757.80 is: 1,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.49 : 2,524.25 = 757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.49/2,524.25 = 757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.49x = 2,524.25 × 757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.49x = 1,912,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,878.54/1,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.93

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