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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.78, 2,329.97 and 980.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.78, 2,329.97 and 980.51 is: 1,352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.78 : 2,329.97 = 980.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.78/2,329.97 = 980.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.78x = 2,329.97 × 980.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.78x = 2,284,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,542.33/1,688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.77

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