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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.14, 1,665.66 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.14, 1,665.66 and 683.10 is: 942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.14 : 1,665.66 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.14/1,665.66 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.14x = 1,665.66 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.14x = 1,137,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,812.35/1,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.57

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