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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.31, 2,520.62 and 447.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.31, 2,520.62 and 447.79 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.31 : 2,520.62 = 447.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.31/2,520.62 = 447.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.31x = 2,520.62 × 447.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.31x = 1,128,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,715.85/1,680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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