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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.82, 2,521.23 and 916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.82, 2,521.23 and 916.18 is: 1,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.82 : 2,521.23 = 916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.82/2,521.23 = 916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.82x = 2,521.23 × 916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.82x = 2,309,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,890.76/1,680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.27

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