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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.46, 1,663.56 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.46, 1,663.56 and 681.48 is: 940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.46 : 1,663.56 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.46/1,663.56 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.46x = 1,663.56 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.46x = 1,133,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,682.87/1,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.46

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