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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.10, 1,660.27 and 679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.10, 1,660.27 and 679.13 is: 937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.10 : 1,660.27 = 679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.10/1,660.27 = 679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.10x = 1,660.27 × 679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.10x = 1,127,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,529.17/1,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.19

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