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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.63, 1,660.95 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.63, 1,660.95 and 679.74 is: 938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.63 : 1,660.95 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.63/1,660.95 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.63x = 1,660.95 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.63x = 1,129,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,014.15/1,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.01

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