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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.63, 1,662.39 and 680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.63, 1,662.39 and 680.69 is: 939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.63 : 1,662.39 = 680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.63/1,662.39 = 680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.63x = 1,662.39 × 680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.63x = 1,131,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,568.85/1,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.35

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