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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.95, 1,664.23 and 681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.95, 1,664.23 and 681.98 is: 941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.95 : 1,664.23 = 681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.95/1,664.23 = 681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.95x = 1,664.23 × 681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.95x = 1,134,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,959.84/1,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.14

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