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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.01, 1,664.17 and 681.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.01, 1,664.17 and 681.67 is: 940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.01 : 1,664.17 = 681.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.01/1,664.17 = 681.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.01x = 1,664.17 × 681.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.01x = 1,134,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,414.76/1,206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.63

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