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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.97, 1,656.11 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.97, 1,656.11 and 676.10 is: 933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.97 : 1,656.11 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.97/1,656.11 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.97x = 1,656.11 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.97x = 1,119,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,695.97/1,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.10

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