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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.04, 1,661.43 and 679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.04, 1,661.43 and 679.97 is: 938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.04 : 1,661.43 = 679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.04/1,661.43 = 679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.04x = 1,661.43 × 679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.04x = 1,129,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,722.56/1,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.28

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