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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.23, 2,407.85 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.23, 2,407.85 and 680.55 is: 1,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.23 : 2,407.85 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.23/2,407.85 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.23x = 2,407.85 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.23x = 1,638,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,658.91/1,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.83

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