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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.08, 1,664.33 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.08, 1,664.33 and 682.10 is: 941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.08 : 1,664.33 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.08/1,664.33 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.08x = 1,664.33 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.08x = 1,135,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,227.76/1,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.26

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