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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.21, 1,656.31 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.21, 1,656.31 and 669.08 is: 923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.21 : 1,656.31 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.21/1,656.31 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.21x = 1,656.31 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.21x = 1,108,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,200.15/1,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.34

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