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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.32, 1,656.52 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.32, 1,656.52 and 676.38 is: 933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.32 : 1,656.52 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.32/1,656.52 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.32x = 1,656.52 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.32x = 1,120,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,437.00/1,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.45

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