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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.23, 2,318.73 and 934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.23, 2,318.73 and 934.27 is: 1,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.23 : 2,318.73 = 934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.23/2,318.73 = 934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.23x = 2,318.73 × 934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.23x = 2,166,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,319.88/1,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.30

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