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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.83, 1,663.98 and 681.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.83, 1,663.98 and 681.85 is: 940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.83 : 1,663.98 = 681.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.83/1,663.98 = 681.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.83x = 1,663.98 × 681.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.83x = 1,134,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,576.44/1,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.91

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