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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.48, 1,664.71 and 682.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.48, 1,664.71 and 682.41 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.48 : 1,664.71 = 682.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.48/1,664.71 = 682.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.48x = 1,664.71 × 682.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.48x = 1,136,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,014.75/1,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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