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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.03, 1,665.65 and 683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.03, 1,665.65 and 683.07 is: 942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.03 : 1,665.65 = 683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.03/1,665.65 = 683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.03x = 1,665.65 × 683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.03x = 1,137,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,755.55/1,207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.61

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