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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.14, 1,656.11 and 676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.14, 1,656.11 and 676.06 is: 932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.14 : 1,656.11 = 676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.14/1,656.11 = 676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.14x = 1,656.11 × 676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.14x = 1,119,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,629.73/1,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.92

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