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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.06, 2,520.10 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.06, 2,520.10 and 912.06 is: 1,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.06 : 2,520.10 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.06/2,520.10 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.06x = 2,520.10 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.06x = 2,298,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,482.41/1,680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.10

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