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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.83, 2,584.25 and 683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.83, 2,584.25 and 683.08 is: 1,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.83 : 2,584.25 = 683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.83/2,584.25 = 683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.83x = 2,584.25 × 683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.83x = 1,765,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,249.49/1,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.62

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