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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.10, 1,654.73 and 675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.10, 1,654.73 and 675.13 is: 931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.10 : 1,654.73 = 675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.10/1,654.73 = 675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.10x = 1,654.73 × 675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.10x = 1,117,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,157.86/1,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.66

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