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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.07, 1,661.54 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.07, 1,661.54 and 680 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.07 : 1,661.54 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.07/1,661.54 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.07x = 1,661.54 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.07x = 1,129,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,843.80/1,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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