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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.32 and 681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.32 and 681.34 is: 940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.31 : 1,663.32 = 681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.31/1,663.32 = 681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.31x = 1,663.32 × 681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.31x = 1,133,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,286.45/1,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.25

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