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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.37, 1,656.36 and 669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.37, 1,656.36 and 669.13 is: 923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.37 : 1,656.36 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.37/1,656.36 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.37x = 1,656.36 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.37x = 1,108,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,314.39/1,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.31

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