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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.69, 1,663.85 and 681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.69, 1,663.85 and 681.82 is: 940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.69 : 1,663.85 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.69/1,663.85 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.69x = 1,663.85 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.69x = 1,134,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,446.21/1,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.91

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