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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.22, 1,654.89 and 675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.22, 1,654.89 and 675.18 is: 931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.22 : 1,654.89 = 675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.22/1,654.89 = 675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.22x = 1,654.89 × 675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.22x = 1,117,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,348.63/1,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.73

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