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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.16, 1,663.21 and 681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.16, 1,663.21 and 681.23 is: 940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.16 : 1,663.21 = 681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.16/1,663.21 = 681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.16x = 1,663.21 × 681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.16x = 1,133,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,016.83/1,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.14

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