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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.71, 1,666.78 and 676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.71, 1,666.78 and 676.68 is: 933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.71 : 1,666.78 = 676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.71/1,666.78 = 676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.71x = 1,666.78 × 676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.71x = 1,127,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,874.83/1,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.89

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