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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.11, 1,664.46 and 682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.11, 1,664.46 and 682.13 is: 941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.11 : 1,664.46 = 682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.11/1,664.46 = 682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.11x = 1,664.46 × 682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.11x = 1,135,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,378.10/1,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.36

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