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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.36, 2,325.47 and 1,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.36, 2,325.47 and 1,280.76 is: 1,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.36 : 2,325.47 = 1,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.36/2,325.47 = 1,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.36x = 2,325.47 × 1,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.36x = 2,978,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,372.16/1,685.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.21

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