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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.22, 1,663.13 and 681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.22, 1,663.13 and 681.15 is: 939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.22 : 1,663.13 = 681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.22/1,663.13 = 681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.22x = 1,663.13 × 681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.22x = 1,132,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,841.00/1,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.95

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