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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.07, 2,501.64 and 681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.07, 2,501.64 and 681.27 is: 1,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.07 : 2,501.64 = 681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.07/2,501.64 = 681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.07x = 2,501.64 × 681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.07x = 1,704,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,293.99/1,669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.10

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