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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.65, 2,776.55 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.65, 2,776.55 and 681.60 is: 1,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.65 : 2,776.55 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.65/2,776.55 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.65x = 2,776.55 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.65x = 1,892,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,496.48/1,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.06

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