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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.98, 2,319.62 and 934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.98, 2,319.62 and 934.97 is: 1,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.98 : 2,319.62 = 934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.98/2,319.62 = 934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.98x = 2,319.62 × 934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.98x = 2,168,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,758.84/1,680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.18

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