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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.50, 1,656.59 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.50, 1,656.59 and 669.32 is: 923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.50 : 1,656.59 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.50/1,656.59 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.50x = 1,656.59 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.50x = 1,108,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,794.63/1,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.61

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