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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.71, 1,663.88 and 681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.71, 1,663.88 and 681.75 is: 940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.71 : 1,663.88 = 681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.71/1,663.88 = 681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.71x = 1,663.88 × 681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.71x = 1,134,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,346.78/1,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.81

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