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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.57, 1,656.72 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.57, 1,656.72 and 669.42 is: 923.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.57 : 1,656.72 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.57/1,656.72 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.57x = 1,656.72 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.57x = 1,109,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,038.16/1,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.76

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