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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.68, 2,522.94 and 816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.68, 2,522.94 and 816.52 is: 1,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.68 : 2,522.94 = 816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.68/2,522.94 = 816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.68x = 2,522.94 × 816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.68x = 2,060,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,030.97/1,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.26

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