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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.52, 2,323.53 and 1,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.52, 2,323.53 and 1,054.28 is: 1,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.52 : 2,323.53 = 1,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.52/2,323.53 = 1,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.52x = 2,323.53 × 1,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.52x = 2,449,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,657.02/1,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.08

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