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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.68, 1,660.77 and 679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.68, 1,660.77 and 679.71 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.68 : 1,660.77 = 679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.68/1,660.77 = 679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.68x = 1,660.77 × 679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.68x = 1,128,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,841.98/1,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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