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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.71, 1,656.95 and 676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.71, 1,656.95 and 676.74 is: 933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.71 : 1,656.95 = 676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.71/1,656.95 = 676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.71x = 1,656.95 × 676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.71x = 1,121,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,320.96/1,200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.89

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