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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.52, 2,318.88 and 934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.52, 2,318.88 and 934.44 is: 1,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.52 : 2,318.88 = 934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.52/2,318.88 = 934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.52x = 2,318.88 × 934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.52x = 2,166,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,854.23/1,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.40

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