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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.91, 1,655.85 and 675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.91, 1,655.85 and 675.96 is: 932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.91 : 1,655.85 = 675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.91/1,655.85 = 675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.91x = 1,655.85 × 675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.91x = 1,119,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,288.37/1,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.81

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