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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.67, 2,483.24 and 681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.67, 2,483.24 and 681.78 is: 1,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.67 : 2,483.24 = 681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.67/2,483.24 = 681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.67x = 2,483.24 × 681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.67x = 1,693,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,019.96/1,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.56

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