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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.35, 1,666.04 and 676.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.35, 1,666.04 and 676.21 is: 933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.35 : 1,666.04 = 676.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.35/1,666.04 = 676.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.35x = 1,666.04 × 676.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.35x = 1,126,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,584.58/1,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.11

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