Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680, 2,318.40 and 944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,680, 2,318.40 and 944 is: 1,302.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,680 : 2,318.40 = 944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,680/2,318.40 = 944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,680x = 2,318.40 × 944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,680x = 2,188,569.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,188,569.60/1,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302.72
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