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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.70 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.70 and 682.80 is: 942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.88 : 1,665.70 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.88/1,665.70 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.88x = 1,665.70 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.88x = 1,137,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,339.96/1,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.38

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