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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.63, 1,663.83 and 681.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.63, 1,663.83 and 681.83 is: 940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.63 : 1,663.83 = 681.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.63/1,663.83 = 681.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.63x = 1,663.83 × 681.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.63x = 1,134,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,440.89/1,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.96

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