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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.64, 2,484.60 and 681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.64, 2,484.60 and 681.74 is: 1,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.64 : 2,484.60 = 681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.64/2,484.60 = 681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.64x = 2,484.60 × 681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.64x = 1,693,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,851.20/1,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.08

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