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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.56, 2,319.18 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.56, 2,319.18 and 934.56 is: 1,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.56 : 2,319.18 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.56/2,319.18 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.56x = 2,319.18 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.56x = 2,167,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,412.86/1,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.70

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