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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,662.21 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,662.21 and 680.60 is: 939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,662.21 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,662.21 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,662.21 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 1,131,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,300.13/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.12

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