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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683, 2,322.30 and 974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683, 2,322.30 and 974.82 is: 1,345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683 : 2,322.30 = 974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683/2,322.30 = 974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683x = 2,322.30 × 974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683x = 2,263,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,824.49/1,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.11

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