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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.11, 1,654.77 and 675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.11, 1,654.77 and 675.15 is: 931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.11 : 1,654.77 = 675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.11/1,654.77 = 675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.11x = 1,654.77 × 675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.11x = 1,117,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,211.38/1,199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.70

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