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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.30, 2,521.94 and 900.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.30, 2,521.94 and 900.95 is: 1,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.30 : 2,521.94 = 900.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.30/2,521.94 = 900.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.30x = 2,521.94 × 900.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.30x = 2,272,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,124.73/1,680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.21

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