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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.04, 1,665.76 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.04, 1,665.76 and 683.04 is: 942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.04 : 1,665.76 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.04/1,665.76 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.04x = 1,665.76 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.04x = 1,137,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,780.71/1,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.62

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