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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.18, 1,662.78 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.18, 1,662.78 and 681.12 is: 939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.18 : 1,662.78 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.18/1,662.78 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.18x = 1,662.78 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.18x = 1,132,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,552.71/1,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.74

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