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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.37, 1,664.70 and 675.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.37, 1,664.70 and 675.21 is: 931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.37 : 1,664.70 = 675.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.37/1,664.70 = 675.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.37x = 1,664.70 × 675.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.37x = 1,124,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,022.09/1,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.74

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