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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.61, 1,660.98 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.61, 1,660.98 and 679.64 is: 937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.61 : 1,660.98 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.61/1,660.98 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.61x = 1,660.98 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.61x = 1,128,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,870.12/1,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.90

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