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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.62, 2,320.69 and 925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.62, 2,320.69 and 925.43 is: 1,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.62 : 2,320.69 = 925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.62/2,320.69 = 925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.62x = 2,320.69 × 925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.62x = 2,147,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,619.92/1,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.12

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