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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.55, 2,408.64 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.55, 2,408.64 and 681.10 is: 1,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.55 : 2,408.64 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.55/2,408.64 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.55x = 2,408.64 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.55x = 1,640,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,524.70/1,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.78

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