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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.95, 1,666.81 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.95, 1,666.81 and 683.88 is: 943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.95 : 1,666.81 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.95/1,666.81 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.95x = 1,666.81 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.95x = 1,139,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,898.02/1,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.66

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