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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.39, 2,323.71 and 1,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.39, 2,323.71 and 1,244.82 is: 1,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.39 : 2,323.71 = 1,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.39/2,323.71 = 1,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.39x = 2,323.71 × 1,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.39x = 2,892,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,600.68/1,683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.32

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