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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.53, 2,779.89 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.53, 2,779.89 and 683.35 is: 1,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.53 : 2,779.89 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.53/2,779.89 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.53x = 2,779.89 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.53x = 1,899,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,637.83/1,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.43

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