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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.59, 2,318.60 and 1,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.59, 2,318.60 and 1,017.20 is: 1,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.59 : 2,318.60 = 1,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.59/2,318.60 = 1,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.59x = 2,318.60 × 1,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.59x = 2,358,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,479.92/1,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.36

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