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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.68, 2,522.24 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.68, 2,522.24 and 951.68 is: 1,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.68 : 2,522.24 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.68/2,522.24 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.68x = 2,522.24 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.68x = 2,400,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,365.36/1,680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.21

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