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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.38, 2,502.54 and 681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.38, 2,502.54 and 681.17 is: 1,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.38 : 2,502.54 = 681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.38/2,502.54 = 681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.38x = 2,502.54 × 681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.38x = 1,704,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,642.66/1,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.74

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