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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.53, 2,320.56 and 925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.53, 2,320.56 and 925.34 is: 1,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.53 : 2,320.56 = 925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.53/2,320.56 = 925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.53x = 2,320.56 × 925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.53x = 2,147,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,295.39/1,681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.99

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