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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.69, 2,524.04 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.69, 2,524.04 and 528.44 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.69 : 2,524.04 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.69/2,524.04 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.69x = 2,524.04 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.69x = 1,333,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,803.70/1,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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