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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.11, 2,524.26 and 708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.11, 2,524.26 and 708.28 is: 1,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.11 : 2,524.26 = 708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.11/2,524.26 = 708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.11x = 2,524.26 × 708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.11x = 1,787,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,879.22/1,683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.25

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