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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.39, 1,663.41 and 681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.39, 1,663.41 and 681.41 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.39 : 1,663.41 = 681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.39/1,663.41 = 681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.39x = 1,663.41 × 681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.39x = 1,133,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,452.48/1,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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