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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.89 and 675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.89 and 675.52 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,396.89 = 675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,396.89 = 675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,396.89 × 675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 943,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,627.13/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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