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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.23, 2,324.28 and 1,187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.23, 2,324.28 and 1,187.02 is: 1,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.23 : 2,324.28 = 1,187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.23/2,324.28 = 1,187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.23x = 2,324.28 × 1,187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.23x = 2,758,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,966.85/1,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.12

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