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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,663.44 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,663.44 and 681.48 is: 940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,663.44 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,663.44 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,663.44 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 1,133,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,601.09/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.34

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