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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.02, 1,654.64 and 675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.02, 1,654.64 and 675.05 is: 931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.02 : 1,654.64 = 675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.02/1,654.64 = 675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.02x = 1,654.64 × 675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.02x = 1,116,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,964.73/1,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.56

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