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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.63, 2,320.68 and 925.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.63, 2,320.68 and 925.41 is: 1,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.63 : 2,320.68 = 925.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.63/2,320.68 = 925.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.63x = 2,320.68 × 925.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.63x = 2,147,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,580.48/1,681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.08

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