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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.13, 1,661.70 and 680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.13, 1,661.70 and 680.15 is: 938.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.13 : 1,661.70 = 680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.13/1,661.70 = 680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.13x = 1,661.70 × 680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.13x = 1,130,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,205.26/1,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.61

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