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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.62, 2,485.54 and 682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.62, 2,485.54 and 682.18 is: 1,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.62 : 2,485.54 = 682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.62/2,485.54 = 682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.62x = 2,485.54 × 682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.62x = 1,695,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,585.68/1,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.52

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