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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.07, 1,656.03 and 676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.07, 1,656.03 and 676.09 is: 932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.07 : 1,656.03 = 676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.07/1,656.03 = 676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.07x = 1,656.03 × 676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.07x = 1,119,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,625.32/1,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.97

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