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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.26, 1,655 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.26, 1,655 and 675.30 is: 931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.26 : 1,655 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.26/1,655 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.26x = 1,655 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.26x = 1,117,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,621.50/1,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.93

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