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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.57, 2,524.37 and 861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.57, 2,524.37 and 861.42 is: 1,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.57 : 2,524.37 = 861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.57/2,524.37 = 861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.57x = 2,524.37 × 861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.57x = 2,174,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,538.61/1,682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.39

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