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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.92, 1,657.23 and 676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.92, 1,657.23 and 676.94 is: 934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.92 : 1,657.23 = 676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.92/1,657.23 = 676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.92x = 1,657.23 × 676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.92x = 1,121,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,836.99/1,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.15

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