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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.39 and 681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.30, 1,663.39 and 681.33 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.30 : 1,663.39 = 681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.30/1,663.39 = 681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.30x = 1,663.39 × 681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.30x = 1,133,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,324.60/1,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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