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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.95, 1,665.62 and 675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.95, 1,665.62 and 675.81 is: 932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.95 : 1,665.62 = 675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.95/1,665.62 = 675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.95x = 1,665.62 × 675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.95x = 1,125,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,639.27/1,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.64

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