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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.87, 1,664.24 and 681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.87, 1,664.24 and 681.90 is: 941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.87 : 1,664.24 = 681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.87/1,664.24 = 681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.87x = 1,664.24 × 681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.87x = 1,134,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,835.61/1,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.10

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