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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.72, 1,666.80 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.72, 1,666.80 and 676.63 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.72 : 1,666.80 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.72/1,666.80 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.72x = 1,666.80 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.72x = 1,127,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,808.97/1,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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