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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.21, 1,800.76 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.21, 1,800.76 and 679.88 is: 1,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.21 : 1,800.76 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.21/1,800.76 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.21x = 1,800.76 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.21x = 1,224,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,300.71/1,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.07

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