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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.64, 1,663.70 and 681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.64, 1,663.70 and 681.77 is: 940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.64 : 1,663.70 = 681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.64/1,663.70 = 681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.64x = 1,663.70 × 681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.64x = 1,134,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,260.75/1,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.80

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