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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.54, 2,318.90 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.54, 2,318.90 and 934.38 is: 1,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.54 : 2,318.90 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.54/2,318.90 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.54x = 2,318.90 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.54x = 2,166,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,733.78/1,680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.31

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