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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.20, 1,655.86 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.20, 1,655.86 and 676.24 is: 932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.20 : 1,655.86 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.20/1,655.86 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.20x = 1,655.86 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.20x = 1,119,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,758.77/1,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.98

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