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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.18, 1,664.58 and 682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.18, 1,664.58 and 682.26 is: 941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.18 : 1,664.58 = 682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.18/1,664.58 = 682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.18x = 1,664.58 × 682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.18x = 1,135,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,676.35/1,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.55

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