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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.58 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.58 and 680.04 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.02 : 1,661.58 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.02/1,661.58 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.02x = 1,661.58 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.02x = 1,129,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,940.86/1,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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