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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.08, 1,665.56 and 675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.08, 1,665.56 and 675.98 is: 932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.08 : 1,665.56 = 675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.08/1,665.56 = 675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.08x = 1,665.56 × 675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.08x = 1,125,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,885.25/1,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.73

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