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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.11, 1,663.08 and 681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.11, 1,663.08 and 681.14 is: 939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.11 : 1,663.08 = 681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.11/1,663.08 = 681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.11x = 1,663.08 × 681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.11x = 1,132,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,794.47/1,205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.99

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