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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.42, 1,664.50 and 675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.42, 1,664.50 and 675.25 is: 931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.42 : 1,664.50 = 675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.42/1,664.50 = 675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.42x = 1,664.50 × 675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.42x = 1,123,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,958.40/1,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.65

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