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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.82, 2,319.53 and 934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.82, 2,319.53 and 934.85 is: 1,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.82 : 2,319.53 = 934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.82/2,319.53 = 934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.82x = 2,319.53 × 934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.82x = 2,168,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,402.15/1,680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.09

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