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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.31, 1,666.00 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.31, 1,666.00 and 676.10 is: 932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.31 : 1,666.00 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.31/1,666.00 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.31x = 1,666.00 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.31x = 1,126,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,375.12/1,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.97

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