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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.49, 1,656.65 and 669.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.49, 1,656.65 and 669.37 is: 923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.49 : 1,656.65 = 669.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.49/1,656.65 = 669.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.49x = 1,656.65 × 669.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.49x = 1,108,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,911.81/1,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.72

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