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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.56, 2,527.62 and 1,026.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.56, 2,527.62 and 1,026.19 is: 1,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.56 : 2,527.62 = 1,026.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.56/2,527.62 = 1,026.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.56x = 2,527.62 × 1,026.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.56x = 2,593,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,818.37/1,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.59

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