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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.08 and 675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.08 and 675.38 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.38 : 1,655.08 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.38/1,655.08 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.38x = 1,655.08 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.38x = 1,117,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,797.97/1,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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