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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.98, 2,333.41 and 982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.98, 2,333.41 and 982.83 is: 1,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.98 : 2,333.41 = 982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.98/2,333.41 = 982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.98x = 2,333.41 × 982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.98x = 2,293,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,351.64/1,690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.23

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