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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.86, 1,665.30 and 675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.86, 1,665.30 and 675.68 is: 932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.86 : 1,665.30 = 675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.86/1,665.30 = 675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.86x = 1,665.30 × 675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.86x = 1,125,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,209.90/1,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.35

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