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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.66, 1,665.03 and 682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.66, 1,665.03 and 682.59 is: 941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.66 : 1,665.03 = 682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.66/1,665.03 = 682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.66x = 1,665.03 × 682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.66x = 1,136,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,532.83/1,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.88

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