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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.04, 1,661.56 and 680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.04, 1,661.56 and 680.06 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.04 : 1,661.56 = 680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.04/1,661.56 = 680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.04x = 1,661.56 × 680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.04x = 1,129,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,962.95/1,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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