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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.56, 2,320.44 and 982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.56, 2,320.44 and 982.92 is: 1,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.56 : 2,320.44 = 982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.56/2,320.44 = 982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.56x = 2,320.44 × 982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.56x = 2,280,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,806.88/1,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.36

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