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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.57, 1,655.39 and 675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.57, 1,655.39 and 675.61 is: 932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.57 : 1,655.39 = 675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.57/1,655.39 = 675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.57x = 1,655.39 × 675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.57x = 1,118,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,398.04/1,199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.33

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