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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.60, 2,512.80 and 1,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.60, 2,512.80 and 1,243.20 is: 1,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.60 : 2,512.80 = 1,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.60/2,512.80 = 1,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.60x = 2,512.80 × 1,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.60x = 3,123,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,912.96/1,680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.81

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