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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.95, 1,665.43 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.95, 1,665.43 and 682.88 is: 942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.95 : 1,665.43 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.95/1,665.43 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.95x = 1,665.43 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.95x = 1,137,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,278.80/1,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.28

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