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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.68, 2,320.38 and 982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.68, 2,320.38 and 982.92 is: 1,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.68 : 2,320.38 = 982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.68/2,320.38 = 982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.68x = 2,320.38 × 982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.68x = 2,280,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,747.91/1,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.23

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