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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.95, 1,655.75 and 675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.95, 1,655.75 and 675.88 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.95 : 1,655.75 = 675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.95/1,655.75 = 675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.95x = 1,655.75 × 675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.95x = 1,119,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,088.31/1,199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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