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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.45, 1,656.61 and 676.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.45, 1,656.61 and 676.47 is: 933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.45 : 1,656.61 = 676.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.45/1,656.61 = 676.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.45x = 1,656.61 × 676.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.45x = 1,120,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,645.28/1,200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.52

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