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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.08, 2,318.42 and 971.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.08, 2,318.42 and 971.82 is: 1,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.08 : 2,318.42 = 971.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.08/2,318.42 = 971.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.08x = 2,318.42 × 971.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.08x = 2,253,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,089.35/1,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.06

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