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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.41, 2,320.14 and 935.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.41, 2,320.14 and 935.27 is: 1,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.41 : 2,320.14 = 935.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.41/2,320.14 = 935.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.41x = 2,320.14 × 935.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.41x = 2,169,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,957.34/1,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.56

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