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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.81, 1,662.44 and 680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.81, 1,662.44 and 680.74 is: 939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.81 : 1,662.44 = 680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.81/1,662.44 = 680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.81x = 1,662.44 × 680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.81x = 1,131,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,681.85/1,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.31

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