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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.40, 1,663.14 and 681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.40, 1,663.14 and 681.40 is: 940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.40 : 1,663.14 = 681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.40/1,663.14 = 681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.40x = 1,663.14 × 681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.40x = 1,133,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,263.60/1,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.16

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