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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.70, 1,666.58 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.70, 1,666.58 and 676.63 is: 933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.70 : 1,666.58 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.70/1,666.58 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.70x = 1,666.58 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.70x = 1,127,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,655.55/1,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.73

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