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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.07 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.07 and 680.44 is: 939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.41 : 1,662.07 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.41/1,662.07 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.41x = 1,662.07 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.41x = 1,130,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,938.91/1,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.00

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