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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683, 2,322.54 and 937.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683, 2,322.54 and 937.11 is: 1,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683 : 2,322.54 = 937.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683/2,322.54 = 937.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683x = 2,322.54 × 937.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683x = 2,176,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,463.85/1,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.20

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