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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.52, 1,660.88 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.52, 1,660.88 and 679.52 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.52 : 1,660.88 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.52/1,660.88 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.52x = 1,660.88 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.52x = 1,128,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,601.18/1,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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