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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.94, 1,665.54 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.94, 1,665.54 and 682.96 is: 942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.94 : 1,665.54 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.94/1,665.54 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.94x = 1,665.54 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.94x = 1,137,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,497.20/1,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.46

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