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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.97, 2,481.30 and 680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.97, 2,481.30 and 680.14 is: 1,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.97 : 2,481.30 = 680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.97/2,481.30 = 680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.97x = 2,481.30 × 680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.97x = 1,687,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,631.38/1,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.35

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