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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.29, 2,973.63 and 683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.29, 2,973.63 and 683.45 is: 1,025.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.29 : 2,973.63 = 683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.29/2,973.63 = 683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.29x = 2,973.63 × 683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.29x = 2,032,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,337.42/1,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.25

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