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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.83, 1,666.80 and 683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.83, 1,666.80 and 683.86 is: 943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.83 : 1,666.80 = 683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.83/1,666.80 = 683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.83x = 1,666.80 × 683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.83x = 1,139,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,858.73/1,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.73

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