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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.57, 1,665.09 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.57, 1,665.09 and 682.60 is: 942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.57 : 1,665.09 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.57/1,665.09 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.57x = 1,665.09 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.57x = 1,136,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,590.43/1,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.00

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