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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.19, 1,665.95 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.19, 1,665.95 and 683.25 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.19 : 1,665.95 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.19/1,665.95 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.19x = 1,665.95 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.19x = 1,138,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,256.92/1,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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