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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.48, 2,316.78 and 1,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.48, 2,316.78 and 1,121.04 is: 1,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.48 : 2,316.78 = 1,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.48/2,316.78 = 1,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.48x = 2,316.78 × 1,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.48x = 2,597,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,203.05/1,680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.51

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