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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.88, 1,664.11 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.88, 1,664.11 and 682.08 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.88 : 1,664.11 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.88/1,664.11 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.88x = 1,664.11 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.88x = 1,135,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,056.15/1,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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