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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.39, 2,317.96 and 1,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.39, 2,317.96 and 1,091.32 is: 1,505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.39 : 2,317.96 = 1,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.39/2,317.96 = 1,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.39x = 2,317.96 × 1,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.39x = 2,529,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,633.38/1,680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.38

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