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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.83, 2,321.89 and 1,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.83, 2,321.89 and 1,053.66 is: 1,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.83 : 2,321.89 = 1,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.83/2,321.89 = 1,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.83x = 2,321.89 × 1,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.83x = 2,446,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,482.62/1,682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.79

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