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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.76, 2,482.80 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.76, 2,482.80 and 681.24 is: 1,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.76 : 2,482.80 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.76/2,482.80 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.76x = 2,482.80 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.76x = 1,691,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,382.67/1,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.51

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