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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.90, 1,665.50 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.90, 1,665.50 and 682.92 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.90 : 1,665.50 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.90/1,665.50 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.90x = 1,665.50 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.90x = 1,137,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,399.85/1,206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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