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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,656 and 676.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,656 and 676.05 is: 932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200 : 1,656 = 676.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200/1,656 = 676.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200x = 1,656 × 676.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200x = 1,119,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,538.80/1,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.95

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