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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.09, 1,665.74 and 683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.09, 1,665.74 and 683.11 is: 942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.09 : 1,665.74 = 683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.09/1,665.74 = 683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.09x = 1,665.74 × 683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.09x = 1,137,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,871.91/1,207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.66

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