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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.61, 1,655.44 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.61, 1,655.44 and 675.64 is: 932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.61 : 1,655.44 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.61/1,655.44 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.61x = 1,655.44 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.61x = 1,118,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,481.86/1,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.37

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