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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.12, 1,654.58 and 675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.12, 1,654.58 and 675.15 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.12 : 1,654.58 = 675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.12/1,654.58 = 675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.12x = 1,654.58 × 675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.12x = 1,117,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,086.31/1,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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