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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.60, 1,656.79 and 669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.60, 1,656.79 and 669.50 is: 923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.60 : 1,656.79 = 669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.60/1,656.79 = 669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.60x = 1,656.79 × 669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.60x = 1,109,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,221.23/1,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.89

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