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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.96, 2,522.12 and 755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.96, 2,522.12 and 755.90 is: 1,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.96 : 2,522.12 = 755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.96/2,522.12 = 755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.96x = 2,522.12 × 755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.96x = 1,906,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,470.51/1,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.16

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