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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.08, 1,664.47 and 674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.08, 1,664.47 and 674.97 is: 931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.08 : 1,664.47 = 674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.08/1,664.47 = 674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.08x = 1,664.47 × 674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.08x = 1,123,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,467.32/1,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.50

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