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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.16 and 675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.16 and 675.31 is: 931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.38 : 1,655.16 = 675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.38/1,655.16 = 675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.38x = 1,655.16 × 675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.38x = 1,117,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,746.10/1,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.94

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