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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.66, 1,657.07 and 676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.66, 1,657.07 and 676.79 is: 934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.66 : 1,657.07 = 676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.66/1,657.07 = 676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.66x = 1,657.07 × 676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.66x = 1,121,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,488.41/1,200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.06

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