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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.29, 1,656.32 and 676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.29, 1,656.32 and 676.35 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.29 : 1,656.32 = 676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.29/1,656.32 = 676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.29x = 1,656.32 × 676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.29x = 1,120,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,248.65/1,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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