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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.94, 2,524.42 and 528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.94, 2,524.42 and 528.69 is: 793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.94 : 2,524.42 = 528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.94/2,524.42 = 528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.94x = 2,524.42 × 528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.94x = 1,334,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,635.61/1,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.04

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