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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.66, 1,661.06 and 679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.66, 1,661.06 and 679.70 is: 937.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.66 : 1,661.06 = 679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.66/1,661.06 = 679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.66x = 1,661.06 × 679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.66x = 1,129,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,022.48/1,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.99

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