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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.25 and 675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.25 and 675.38 is: 932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.35 : 1,655.25 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.35/1,655.25 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.35x = 1,655.25 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.35x = 1,117,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,922.75/1,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.11

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