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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.36, 1,660.76 and 679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.36, 1,660.76 and 679.40 is: 937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.36 : 1,660.76 = 679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.36/1,660.76 = 679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.36x = 1,660.76 × 679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.36x = 1,128,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,320.34/1,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.64

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