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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.53, 1,656.63 and 676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.53, 1,656.63 and 676.65 is: 933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.53 : 1,656.63 = 676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.53/1,656.63 = 676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.53x = 1,656.63 × 676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.53x = 1,120,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,958.69/1,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.72

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