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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.64, 2,525.56 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.64, 2,525.56 and 913.68 is: 1,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.64 : 2,525.56 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.64/2,525.56 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.64x = 2,525.56 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.64x = 2,307,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,553.66/1,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.39

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