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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.40, 2,318.96 and 1,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.40, 2,318.96 and 1,092.54 is: 1,506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.40 : 2,318.96 = 1,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.40/2,318.96 = 1,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.40x = 2,318.96 × 1,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.40x = 2,533,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,556.56/1,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.81

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