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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.06, 2,329.64 and 980.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.06, 2,329.64 and 980.09 is: 1,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.06 : 2,329.64 = 980.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.06/2,329.64 = 980.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.06x = 2,329.64 × 980.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.06x = 2,283,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,247.67/1,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.59

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