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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.23, 1,663.17 and 681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.23, 1,663.17 and 681.25 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.23 : 1,663.17 = 681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.23/1,663.17 = 681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.23x = 1,663.17 × 681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.23x = 1,133,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,034.56/1,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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