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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.88, 2,520.52 and 858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.88, 2,520.52 and 858.42 is: 1,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.88 : 2,520.52 = 858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.88/2,520.52 = 858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.88x = 2,520.52 × 858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.88x = 2,163,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,660.49/1,681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.45

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