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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.36, 2,520.54 and 1,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.36, 2,520.54 and 1,034.88 is: 1,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.36 : 2,520.54 = 1,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.36/2,520.54 = 1,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.36x = 2,520.54 × 1,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.36x = 2,608,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,456.44/1,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.32

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