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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.83, 2,319.57 and 934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.83, 2,319.57 and 934.82 is: 1,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.83 : 2,319.57 = 934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.83/2,319.57 = 934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.83x = 2,319.57 × 934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.83x = 2,168,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,377.53/1,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.06

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