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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.28, 2,320.80 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.28, 2,320.80 and 982.88 is: 1,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.28 : 2,320.80 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.28/2,320.80 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.28x = 2,320.80 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.28x = 2,281,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,067.90/1,681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.74

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