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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.81, 1,655.74 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.81, 1,655.74 and 675.84 is: 932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.81 : 1,655.74 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.81/1,655.74 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.81x = 1,655.74 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.81x = 1,119,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,022.38/1,199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.66

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