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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.75 and 682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.75 and 682.31 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.32 : 1,664.75 = 682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.32/1,664.75 = 682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.32x = 1,664.75 × 682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.32x = 1,135,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,881.44/1,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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