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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.99, 2,323.67 and 1,053.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.99, 2,323.67 and 1,053.77 is: 1,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.99 : 2,323.67 = 1,053.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.99/2,323.67 = 1,053.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.99x = 2,323.67 × 1,053.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.99x = 2,448,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,605.56/1,682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.91

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