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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.96, 1,655.92 and 675.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.96, 1,655.92 and 675.99 is: 932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.96 : 1,655.92 = 675.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.96/1,655.92 = 675.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.96x = 1,655.92 × 675.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.96x = 1,119,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,383.67/1,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.85

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