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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.51, 1,663.80 and 681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.51, 1,663.80 and 681.53 is: 940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.51 : 1,663.80 = 681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.51/1,663.80 = 681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.51x = 1,663.80 × 681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.51x = 1,133,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,929.61/1,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.62

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