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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.65, 2,320.54 and 973.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.65, 2,320.54 and 973.55 is: 1,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.65 : 2,320.54 = 973.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.65/2,320.54 = 973.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.65x = 2,320.54 × 973.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.65x = 2,259,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,147.68/1,681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.41

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