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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.34, 1,666.08 and 683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.34, 1,666.08 and 683.36 is: 943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.34 : 1,666.08 = 683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.34/1,666.08 = 683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.34x = 1,666.08 × 683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.34x = 1,138,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,524.10/1,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.01

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