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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.47, 1,662.20 and 680.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.47, 1,662.20 and 680.50 is: 939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.47 : 1,662.20 = 680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.47/1,662.20 = 680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.47x = 1,662.20 × 680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.47x = 1,131,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,127.10/1,204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.11

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