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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.84, 1,657.17 and 676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.84, 1,657.17 and 676.88 is: 934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.84 : 1,657.17 = 676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.84/1,657.17 = 676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.84x = 1,657.17 × 676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.84x = 1,121,696.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,696.94/1,200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.09

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