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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.56, 1,665.28 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.56, 1,665.28 and 682.56 is: 942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.56 : 1,665.28 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.56/1,665.28 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.56x = 1,665.28 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.56x = 1,136,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,653.52/1,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.06

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