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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.53, 1,666.40 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.53, 1,666.40 and 676.46 is: 933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.53 : 1,666.40 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.53/1,666.40 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.53x = 1,666.40 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.53x = 1,127,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,241.23/1,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.51

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