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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.23, 1,666.06 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.23, 1,666.06 and 676.16 is: 933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.23 : 1,666.06 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.23/1,666.06 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.23x = 1,666.06 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.23x = 1,126,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,523.13/1,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.15

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