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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.30, 1,666 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.30, 1,666 and 683.30 is: 942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.30 : 1,666 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.30/1,666 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.30x = 1,666 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.30x = 1,138,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,377.80/1,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.91

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