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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.84, 1,665.34 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.84, 1,665.34 and 683 is: 942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.84 : 1,665.34 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.84/1,665.34 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.84x = 1,665.34 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.84x = 1,137,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,427.22/1,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.48

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