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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.13, 1,660.31 and 679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.13, 1,660.31 and 679.15 is: 937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.13 : 1,660.31 = 679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.13/1,660.31 = 679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.13x = 1,660.31 × 679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.13x = 1,127,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,599.54/1,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.22

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