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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.85, 1,661.20 and 679.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.85, 1,661.20 and 679.78 is: 938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.85 : 1,661.20 = 679.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.85/1,661.20 = 679.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.85x = 1,661.20 × 679.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.85x = 1,129,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,250.54/1,203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.03

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