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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.61, 1,656.86 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.61, 1,656.86 and 676.63 is: 933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.61 : 1,656.86 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.61/1,656.86 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.61x = 1,656.86 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.61x = 1,121,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,077.80/1,200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.76

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