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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.07 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.07 and 668.24 is: 922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.35 : 1,655.07 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.35/1,655.07 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.35x = 1,655.07 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.35x = 1,105,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,977.37/1,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.15

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