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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.92, 2,522.82 and 816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.92, 2,522.82 and 816 is: 1,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.92 : 2,522.82 = 816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.92/2,522.82 = 816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.92x = 2,522.82 × 816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.92x = 2,058,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,621.12/1,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.97

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