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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.73, 1,655.59 and 675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.73, 1,655.59 and 675.75 is: 932.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.73 : 1,655.59 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.73/1,655.59 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.73x = 1,655.59 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.73x = 1,118,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,764.94/1,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.51

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