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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.93, 1,661.36 and 679.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.93, 1,661.36 and 679.93 is: 938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.93 : 1,661.36 = 679.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.93/1,661.36 = 679.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.93x = 1,661.36 × 679.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.93x = 1,129,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,600.95/1,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.26

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