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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.30, 1,656.42 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.30, 1,656.42 and 676.32 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.30 : 1,656.42 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.30/1,656.42 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.30x = 1,656.42 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.30x = 1,120,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,269.97/1,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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