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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.84, 2,517.12 and 1,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.84, 2,517.12 and 1,159.38 is: 1,736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.84 : 2,517.12 = 1,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.84/2,517.12 = 1,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.84x = 2,517.12 × 1,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.84x = 2,918,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,298.59/1,680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.21

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