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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.67, 1,661.05 and 679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.67, 1,661.05 and 679.70 is: 937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.67 : 1,661.05 = 679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.67/1,661.05 = 679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.67x = 1,661.05 × 679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.67x = 1,129,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,015.69/1,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.98

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