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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.54, 1,666.65 and 683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.54, 1,666.65 and 683.74 is: 943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.54 : 1,666.65 = 683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.54/1,666.65 = 683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.54x = 1,666.65 × 683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.54x = 1,139,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,555.27/1,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.70

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