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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.87, 2,520.48 and 858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.87, 2,520.48 and 858.41 is: 1,286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.87 : 2,520.48 = 858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.87/2,520.48 = 858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.87x = 2,520.48 × 858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.87x = 2,163,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,605.24/1,681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.43

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