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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.99, 2,520.62 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.99, 2,520.62 and 755.76 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.99 : 2,520.62 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.99/2,520.62 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.99x = 2,520.62 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.99x = 1,904,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,983.77/1,680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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