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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.16, 2,318.70 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.16, 2,318.70 and 981.76 is: 1,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.16 : 2,318.70 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.16/2,318.70 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.16x = 2,318.70 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.16x = 2,276,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,406.91/1,680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.88

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