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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.41, 1,656.47 and 669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.41, 1,656.47 and 669.26 is: 923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.41 : 1,656.47 = 669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.41/1,656.47 = 669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.41x = 1,656.47 × 669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.41x = 1,108,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,597.48/1,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.52

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