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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.66, 2,502.66 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.66, 2,502.66 and 681.22 is: 1,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.66 : 2,502.66 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.66/2,502.66 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.66x = 2,502.66 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.66x = 1,704,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,862.05/1,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.70

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