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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.38 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.38 and 682.04 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.04 : 1,664.38 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.04/1,664.38 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.04x = 1,664.38 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.04x = 1,135,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,173.74/1,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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