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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.90 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.90 and 680.32 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.26 : 1,661.90 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.26/1,661.90 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.26x = 1,661.90 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.26x = 1,130,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,623.81/1,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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