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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.67, 1,663.81 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.67, 1,663.81 and 681.70 is: 940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.67 : 1,663.81 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.67/1,663.81 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.67x = 1,663.81 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.67x = 1,134,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,219.28/1,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.74

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