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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.45, 2,320.97 and 1,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.45, 2,320.97 and 1,120 is: 1,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.45 : 2,320.97 = 1,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.45/2,320.97 = 1,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.45x = 2,320.97 × 1,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.45x = 2,599,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,486.40/1,680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.90

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