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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.14, 1,656.10 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.14, 1,656.10 and 676.12 is: 932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.14 : 1,656.10 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.14/1,656.10 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.14x = 1,656.10 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.14x = 1,119,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,722.33/1,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.99

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