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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.86, 1,660.26 and 679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.86, 1,660.26 and 679.06 is: 937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.86 : 1,660.26 = 679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.86/1,660.26 = 679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.86x = 1,660.26 × 679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.86x = 1,127,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,416.16/1,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.28

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