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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681, 2,521.50 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681, 2,521.50 and 465 is: 697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681 : 2,521.50 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681/2,521.50 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681x = 2,521.50 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681x = 1,172,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,497.50/1,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.50

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