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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.27, 1,666.11 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.27, 1,666.11 and 683.32 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.27 : 1,666.11 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.27/1,666.11 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.27x = 1,666.11 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.27x = 1,138,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,486.29/1,207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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