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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.03, 1,662.95 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.03, 1,662.95 and 681.10 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.03 : 1,662.95 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.03/1,662.95 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.03x = 1,662.95 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.03x = 1,132,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,635.25/1,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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