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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.68, 1,666.40 and 676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.68, 1,666.40 and 676.53 is: 933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.68 : 1,666.40 = 676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.68/1,666.40 = 676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.68x = 1,666.40 × 676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.68x = 1,127,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,366.21/1,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.50

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