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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.83, 1,664.13 and 681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.83, 1,664.13 and 681.87 is: 941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.83 : 1,664.13 = 681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.83/1,664.13 = 681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.83x = 1,664.13 × 681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.83x = 1,134,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,720.32/1,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.03

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