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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,666.32 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,666.32 and 683.40 is: 943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,666.32 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,666.32 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,666.32 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,138,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,763.09/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.12

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