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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.54 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.54 and 675.66 is: 932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.64 : 1,655.54 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.64/1,655.54 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.64x = 1,655.54 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.64x = 1,118,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,582.16/1,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.43

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