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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.69, 1,655.57 and 675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.69, 1,655.57 and 675.89 is: 932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.69 : 1,655.57 = 675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.69/1,655.57 = 675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.69x = 1,655.57 × 675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.69x = 1,118,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,979.83/1,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.72

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