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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.66, 1,666.66 and 676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.66, 1,666.66 and 676.52 is: 933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.66 : 1,666.66 = 676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.66/1,666.66 = 676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.66x = 1,666.66 × 676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.66x = 1,127,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,520.49/1,207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.64

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