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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.57, 2,521.66 and 901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.57, 2,521.66 and 901.23 is: 1,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.57 : 2,521.66 = 901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.57/2,521.66 = 901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.57x = 2,521.66 × 901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.57x = 2,272,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,583.09/1,680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.27

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