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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.36, 2,480.88 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.36, 2,480.88 and 680.32 is: 1,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.36 : 2,480.88 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.36/2,480.88 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.36x = 2,480.88 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.36x = 1,687,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,792.28/1,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.59

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