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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.46, 1,660.85 and 679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.46, 1,660.85 and 679.57 is: 937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.46 : 1,660.85 = 679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.46/1,660.85 = 679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.46x = 1,660.85 × 679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.46x = 1,128,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,663.83/1,203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.85

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