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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.41, 2,481.62 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.41, 2,481.62 and 679.44 is: 1,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.41 : 2,481.62 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.41/2,481.62 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.41x = 2,481.62 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.41x = 1,686,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,108.50/1,654.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.16

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