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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.76, 2,320.96 and 983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.76, 2,320.96 and 983.20 is: 1,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.76 : 2,320.96 = 983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.76/2,320.96 = 983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.76x = 2,320.96 × 983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.76x = 2,281,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,967.87/1,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.89

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