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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.81, 1,665.39 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.81, 1,665.39 and 682.83 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.81 : 1,665.39 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.81/1,665.39 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.81x = 1,665.39 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.81x = 1,137,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,178.25/1,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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