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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.14, 2,524.73 and 903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.14, 2,524.73 and 903.83 is: 1,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.14 : 2,524.73 = 903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.14/2,524.73 = 903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.14x = 2,524.73 × 903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.14x = 2,281,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,909.57/1,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.75

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