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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.87, 2,408.36 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.87, 2,408.36 and 681.39 is: 1,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.87 : 2,408.36 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.87/2,408.36 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.87x = 2,408.36 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.87x = 1,641,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,029.01/1,605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.89

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