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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.08, 1,660.23 and 679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.08, 1,660.23 and 679.11 is: 937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.08 : 1,660.23 = 679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.08/1,660.23 = 679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.08x = 1,660.23 × 679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.08x = 1,127,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,478.80/1,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.16

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