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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.47, 1,666.58 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.47, 1,666.58 and 683.67 is: 943.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.47 : 1,666.58 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.47/1,666.58 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.47x = 1,666.58 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.47x = 1,139,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,390.75/1,207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.62

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