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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.30, 1,666.11 and 683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.30, 1,666.11 and 683.23 is: 942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.30 : 1,666.11 = 683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.30/1,666.11 = 683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.30x = 1,666.11 × 683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.30x = 1,138,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,336.34/1,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.88

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