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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.51, 2,318.31 and 1,090.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.51, 2,318.31 and 1,090.83 is: 1,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.51 : 2,318.31 = 1,090.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.51/2,318.31 = 1,090.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.51x = 2,318.31 × 1,090.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.51x = 2,528,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,882.10/1,680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.83

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