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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.49 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.49 and 683.01 is: 942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.88 : 1,665.49 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.88/1,665.49 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.88x = 1,665.49 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.88x = 1,137,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,546.32/1,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.55

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