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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.49, 2,520.77 and 803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.49, 2,520.77 and 803.10 is: 1,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.49 : 2,520.77 = 803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.49/2,520.77 = 803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.49x = 2,520.77 × 803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.49x = 2,024,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,430.39/1,680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.67

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