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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.88, 1,663.98 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.88, 1,663.98 and 681.84 is: 940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.88 : 1,663.98 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.88/1,663.98 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.88x = 1,663.98 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.88x = 1,134,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,568.12/1,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.86

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