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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.67, 2,481.61 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.67, 2,481.61 and 680.56 is: 1,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.67 : 2,481.61 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.67/2,481.61 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.67x = 2,481.61 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.67x = 1,688,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,884.50/1,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.06

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