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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.54 and 669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.54 and 669.33 is: 923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.42 : 1,656.54 = 669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.42/1,656.54 = 669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.42x = 1,656.54 × 669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.42x = 1,108,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,771.92/1,200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.65

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