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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.93, 2,318.99 and 1,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.93, 2,318.99 and 1,017.63 is: 1,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.93 : 2,318.99 = 1,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.93/2,318.99 = 1,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.93x = 2,318.99 × 1,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.93x = 2,359,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,868.71/1,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.91

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