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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.56, 2,523.84 and 914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.56, 2,523.84 and 914.56 is: 1,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.56 : 2,523.84 = 914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.56/2,523.84 = 914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.56x = 2,523.84 × 914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.56x = 2,308,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,203.11/1,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.84

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