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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.64, 2,481.04 and 681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.64, 2,481.04 and 681.40 is: 1,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.64 : 2,481.04 = 681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.64/2,481.04 = 681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.64x = 2,481.04 × 681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.64x = 1,690,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,580.66/1,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.72

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