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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.57, 1,656.67 and 669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.57, 1,656.67 and 669.40 is: 923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.57 : 1,656.67 = 669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.57/1,656.67 = 669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.57x = 1,656.67 × 669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.57x = 1,108,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,963.27/1,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.70

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