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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.12, 1,661.78 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.12, 1,661.78 and 680.24 is: 938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.12 : 1,661.78 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.12/1,661.78 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.12x = 1,661.78 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.12x = 1,130,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,409.23/1,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.78

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