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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.30 and 681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.30 and 681.32 is: 940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.30 : 1,663.30 = 681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.30/1,663.30 = 681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.30x = 1,663.30 × 681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.30x = 1,133,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,239.56/1,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.21

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