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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.46, 1,663.61 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.46, 1,663.61 and 681.57 is: 940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.46 : 1,663.61 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.46/1,663.61 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.46x = 1,663.61 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.46x = 1,133,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,863.26/1,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.61

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