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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.63, 1,656.86 and 648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.63, 1,656.86 and 648.63 is: 895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.63 : 1,656.86 = 648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.63/1,656.86 = 648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.63x = 1,656.86 × 648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.63x = 1,074,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,682.44/1,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.10

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