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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.95, 2,524.37 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.95, 2,524.37 and 904.50 is: 1,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.95 : 2,524.37 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.95/2,524.37 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.95x = 2,524.37 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.95x = 2,283,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,292.67/1,683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.91

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