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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,664.20 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,664.20 and 682 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,664.20 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,664.20 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,664.20 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,134,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,984.40/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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