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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.77, 1,666.33 and 683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.77, 1,666.33 and 683.70 is: 943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.77 : 1,666.33 = 683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.77/1,666.33 = 683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.77x = 1,666.33 × 683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.77x = 1,139,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,269.82/1,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.28

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