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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.40 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.40 and 682.06 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.04 : 1,664.40 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.04/1,664.40 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.04x = 1,664.40 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.04x = 1,135,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,220.66/1,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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