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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.97, 2,315.95 and 1,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.97, 2,315.95 and 1,260.66 is: 1,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.97 : 2,315.95 = 1,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.97/2,315.95 = 1,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.97x = 2,315.95 × 1,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.97x = 2,919,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,625.53/1,680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.87

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