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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.27, 2,318.73 and 934.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.27, 2,318.73 and 934.21 is: 1,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.27 : 2,318.73 = 934.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.27/2,318.73 = 934.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.27x = 2,318.73 × 934.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.27x = 2,166,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,180.75/1,680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.19

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