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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.44, 1,656.56 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.44, 1,656.56 and 669.32 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.44 : 1,656.56 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.44/1,656.56 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.44x = 1,656.56 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.44x = 1,108,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,768.74/1,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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