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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206, 1,664.28 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206, 1,664.28 and 682.02 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206 : 1,664.28 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206/1,664.28 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206x = 1,664.28 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206x = 1,135,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,072.25/1,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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