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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.35, 1,656.49 and 669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.35, 1,656.49 and 669.21 is: 923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.35 : 1,656.49 = 669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.35/1,656.49 = 669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.35x = 1,656.49 × 669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.35x = 1,108,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,539.67/1,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.52

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