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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.43, 2,318.99 and 934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.43, 2,318.99 and 934.34 is: 1,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.43 : 2,318.99 = 934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.43/2,318.99 = 934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.43x = 2,318.99 × 934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.43x = 2,166,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,726.24/1,680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.39

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