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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.51, 2,520.56 and 902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.51, 2,520.56 and 902.07 is: 1,352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.51 : 2,520.56 = 902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.51/2,520.56 = 902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.51x = 2,520.56 × 902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.51x = 2,273,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,717.05/1,680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.99

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