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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.58 and 680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.58 and 680.30 is: 938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.26 : 1,661.58 = 680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.26/1,661.58 = 680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.26x = 1,661.58 × 680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.26x = 1,130,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,364.57/1,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.64

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