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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,663.24 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,663.24 and 681.24 is: 940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,663.24 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,663.24 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,663.24 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 1,133,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,065.62/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.05

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