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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.19, 2,318.68 and 1,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.19, 2,318.68 and 1,016.88 is: 1,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.19 : 2,318.68 = 1,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.19/2,318.68 = 1,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.19x = 2,318.68 × 1,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.19x = 2,357,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,812.70/1,680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.30

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