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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.56, 1,656.75 and 676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.56, 1,656.75 and 676.59 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.56 : 1,656.75 = 676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.56/1,656.75 = 676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.56x = 1,656.75 × 676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.56x = 1,120,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,940.48/1,200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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