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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.92, 1,662.98 and 680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.92, 1,662.98 and 680.94 is: 939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.92 : 1,662.98 = 680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.92/1,662.98 = 680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.92x = 1,662.98 × 680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.92x = 1,132,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,386.20/1,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.80

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