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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.36, 1,666.14 and 668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.36, 1,666.14 and 668.98 is: 923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.36 : 1,666.14 = 668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.36/1,666.14 = 668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.36x = 1,666.14 × 668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.36x = 1,114,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,614.34/1,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.18

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