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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.34, 1,664.70 and 682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.34, 1,664.70 and 682.36 is: 941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.34 : 1,664.70 = 682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.34/1,664.70 = 682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.34x = 1,664.70 × 682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.34x = 1,135,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,924.69/1,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.63

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