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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.96, 1,665.52 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.96, 1,665.52 and 675.80 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.96 : 1,665.52 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.96/1,665.52 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.96x = 1,665.52 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.96x = 1,125,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,558.42/1,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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