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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.32, 1,660.46 and 679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.32, 1,660.46 and 679.26 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.32 : 1,660.46 = 679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.32/1,660.46 = 679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.32x = 1,660.46 × 679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.32x = 1,127,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,884.06/1,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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