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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.28, 1,663.29 and 681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.28, 1,663.29 and 681.30 is: 940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.28 : 1,663.29 = 681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.28/1,663.29 = 681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.28x = 1,663.29 × 681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.28x = 1,133,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,199.48/1,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.20

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