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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.32, 2,481.72 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.32, 2,481.72 and 680.64 is: 1,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.32 : 2,481.72 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.32/2,481.72 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.32x = 2,481.72 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.32x = 1,689,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,157.90/1,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.06

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