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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.79, 2,483.68 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.79, 2,483.68 and 681.96 is: 1,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.79 : 2,483.68 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.79/2,483.68 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.79x = 2,483.68 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.79x = 1,693,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,770.41/1,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.94

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