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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.68, 2,318.82 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.68, 2,318.82 and 981.56 is: 1,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.68 : 2,318.82 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.68/2,318.82 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.68x = 2,318.82 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.68x = 2,276,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,060.96/1,680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.25

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