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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.05, 1,654.92 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.05, 1,654.92 and 675.08 is: 931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.05 : 1,654.92 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.05/1,654.92 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.05x = 1,654.92 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.05x = 1,117,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,200.02/1,199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.74

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