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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.78, 1,666.47 and 683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.78, 1,666.47 and 683.62 is: 943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.78 : 1,666.47 = 683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.78/1,666.47 = 683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.78x = 1,666.47 × 683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.78x = 1,139,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,232.22/1,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.24

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