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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.89, 1,664.16 and 681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.89, 1,664.16 and 681.82 is: 940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.89 : 1,664.16 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.89/1,664.16 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.89x = 1,664.16 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.89x = 1,134,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,657.57/1,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.93

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