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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.82, 1,666.98 and 684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.82, 1,666.98 and 684.02 is: 944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.82 : 1,666.98 = 684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.82/1,666.98 = 684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.82x = 1,666.98 × 684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.82x = 1,140,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,247.66/1,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.05

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