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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.62, 2,323.37 and 937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.62, 2,323.37 and 937.54 is: 1,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.62 : 2,323.37 = 937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.62/2,323.37 = 937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.62x = 2,323.37 × 937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.62x = 2,178,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,248.85/1,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.79

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