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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.21, 2,318.67 and 934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.21, 2,318.67 and 934.02 is: 1,288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.21 : 2,318.67 = 934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.21/2,318.67 = 934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.21x = 2,318.67 × 934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.21x = 2,165,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,684.15/1,680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.94

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