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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.35, 2,329.94 and 980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.35, 2,329.94 and 980.24 is: 1,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.35 : 2,329.94 = 980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.35/2,329.94 = 980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.35x = 2,329.94 × 980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.35x = 2,283,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,900.39/1,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.74

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