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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.47, 2,323.34 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.47, 2,323.34 and 937.59 is: 1,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.47 : 2,323.34 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.47/2,323.34 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.47x = 2,323.34 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.47x = 2,178,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,340.35/1,683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.96

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