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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.93, 2,320.15 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.93, 2,320.15 and 982.44 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.93 : 2,320.15 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.93/2,320.15 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.93x = 2,320.15 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.93x = 2,279,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,416.42/1,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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