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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.49, 2,318.43 and 1,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.49, 2,318.43 and 1,239.44 is: 1,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.49 : 2,318.43 = 1,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.49/2,318.43 = 1,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.49x = 2,318.43 × 1,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.49x = 2,873,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,554.88/1,680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.96

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