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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.13, 1,665.90 and 683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.13, 1,665.90 and 683.19 is: 942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.13 : 1,665.90 = 683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.13/1,665.90 = 683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.13x = 1,665.90 × 683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.13x = 1,138,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,126.22/1,207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.84

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