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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.74, 1,657.05 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.74, 1,657.05 and 669.68 is: 924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.74 : 1,657.05 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.74/1,657.05 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.74x = 1,657.05 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.74x = 1,109,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,693.24/1,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.17

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