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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.60, 1,656.78 and 676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.60, 1,656.78 and 676.73 is: 933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.60 : 1,656.78 = 676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.60/1,656.78 = 676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.60x = 1,656.78 × 676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.60x = 1,121,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,192.73/1,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.86

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