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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.74, 2,319.38 and 934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.74, 2,319.38 and 934.70 is: 1,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.74 : 2,319.38 = 934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.74/2,319.38 = 934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.74x = 2,319.38 × 934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.74x = 2,167,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,924.49/1,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.86

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