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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.81, 1,657.16 and 676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.81, 1,657.16 and 676.88 is: 934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.81 : 1,657.16 = 676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.81/1,657.16 = 676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.81x = 1,657.16 × 676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.81x = 1,121,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,698.46/1,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.12

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