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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.25, 1,656.44 and 669.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.25, 1,656.44 and 669.31 is: 923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.25 : 1,656.44 = 669.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.25/1,656.44 = 669.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.25x = 1,656.44 × 669.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.25x = 1,108,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,663.57/1,200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.69

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