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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.77, 2,521.17 and 950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.77, 2,521.17 and 950.17 is: 1,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.77 : 2,521.17 = 950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.77/2,521.17 = 950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.77x = 2,521.17 × 950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.77x = 2,395,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,540.10/1,680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.26

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