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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.38, 1,666.38 and 683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.38, 1,666.38 and 683.31 is: 943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.38 : 1,666.38 = 683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.38/1,666.38 = 683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.38x = 1,666.38 × 683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.38x = 1,138,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,654.12/1,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.08

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