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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.85, 1,655.76 and 668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.85, 1,655.76 and 668.74 is: 922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.85 : 1,655.76 = 668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.85/1,655.76 = 668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.85x = 1,655.76 × 668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.85x = 1,107,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,264.66/1,199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.84

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