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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.27, 1,664.73 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.27, 1,664.73 and 682.29 is: 941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.27 : 1,664.73 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.27/1,664.73 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.27x = 1,664.73 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.27x = 1,135,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,828.63/1,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.60

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