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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.52, 1,664.96 and 682.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.52, 1,664.96 and 682.55 is: 941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.52 : 1,664.96 = 682.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.52/1,664.96 = 682.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.52x = 1,664.96 × 682.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.52x = 1,136,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,412.95/1,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.90

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