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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.02, 2,319.56 and 934.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.02, 2,319.56 and 934.99 is: 1,290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.02 : 2,319.56 = 934.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.02/2,319.56 = 934.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.02x = 2,319.56 × 934.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.02x = 2,168,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,758.44/1,681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.14

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