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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.94, 1,666.46 and 683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.94, 1,666.46 and 683.87 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.94 : 1,666.46 = 683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.94/1,666.46 = 683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.94x = 1,666.46 × 683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.94x = 1,139,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,635.38/1,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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