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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,655.96 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,655.96 and 676 is: 932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200 : 1,655.96 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200/1,655.96 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200x = 1,655.96 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200x = 1,119,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,428.96/1,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.86

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