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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.20, 1,656.30 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.20, 1,656.30 and 676.28 is: 933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.20 : 1,656.30 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.20/1,656.30 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.20x = 1,656.30 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.20x = 1,120,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,122.56/1,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.28

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