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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.54, 2,519.60 and 814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.54, 2,519.60 and 814.26 is: 1,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.54 : 2,519.60 = 814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.54/2,519.60 = 814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.54x = 2,519.60 × 814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.54x = 2,051,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,609.50/1,680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.80

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