A Number theoretic inequality including floor functions.

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Prove that [x] + $\frac{[2x]}{2} + ..... \frac{[nx]}{n}$ $ \le $ $[nx]$ $x \in R^+$

Where [.] is the greatest integer function. - USAMO 1981.

Usually, we can find the solutions of USAMO problems pretty easily but all solutions of this i found were wrong.

My attempt: I went on with induction and reached [kx +k] $\ge$ [kx] + $\frac{[kx+x]}{k+1} $ but turns out this wasn't true. So inequality must be very weak.

I am absolutely baffled by this problem, any solution would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I AM LOOKING FOR A NON CALCULUS solution