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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.60, 1,662.46 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.60, 1,662.46 and 680.76 is: 939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.60 : 1,662.46 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.60/1,662.46 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.60x = 1,662.46 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.60x = 1,131,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,736.27/1,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.51

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