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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.65, 2,520.05 and 858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.65, 2,520.05 and 858.78 is: 1,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.65 : 2,520.05 = 858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.65/2,520.05 = 858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.65x = 2,520.05 × 858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.65x = 2,164,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,164.25/1,681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.93

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