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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.72, 1,664.17 and 681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.72, 1,664.17 and 681.92 is: 941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.72 : 1,664.17 = 681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.72/1,664.17 = 681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.72x = 1,664.17 × 681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.72x = 1,134,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,820.78/1,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.20

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