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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.32, 1,666.11 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.32, 1,666.11 and 683.34 is: 943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.32 : 1,666.11 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.32/1,666.11 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.32x = 1,666.11 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.32x = 1,138,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,519.61/1,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.01

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