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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.63, 2,322.72 and 1,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.63, 2,322.72 and 1,020.24 is: 1,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.63 : 2,322.72 = 1,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.63/2,322.72 = 1,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.63x = 2,322.72 × 1,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.63x = 2,369,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,731.85/1,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.51

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