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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.21, 1,656.32 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.21, 1,656.32 and 676.36 is: 933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.21 : 1,656.32 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.21/1,656.32 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.21x = 1,656.32 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.21x = 1,120,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,268.60/1,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.39

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