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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.60, 2,324.62 and 1,021.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.60, 2,324.62 and 1,021.35 is: 1,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.60 : 2,324.62 = 1,021.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.60/2,324.62 = 1,021.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.60x = 2,324.62 × 1,021.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.60x = 2,374,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,248.08/1,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.22

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