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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.48, 1,655.43 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.48, 1,655.43 and 675.50 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.48 : 1,655.43 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.48/1,655.43 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.48x = 1,655.43 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.48x = 1,118,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,242.97/1,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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