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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.67, 2,520.86 and 803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.67, 2,520.86 and 803.93 is: 1,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.67 : 2,520.86 = 803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.67/2,520.86 = 803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.67x = 2,520.86 × 803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.67x = 2,026,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,578.36/1,681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.10

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