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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.93, 2,427.39 and 681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.93, 2,427.39 and 681.36 is: 1,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.93 : 2,427.39 = 681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.93/2,427.39 = 681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.93x = 2,427.39 × 681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.93x = 1,653,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,926.45/1,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.25

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