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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.66, 1,663.76 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.66, 1,663.76 and 681.70 is: 940.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.66 : 1,663.76 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.66/1,663.76 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.66x = 1,663.76 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.66x = 1,134,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,173.46/1,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.71

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