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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.97, 1,657.49 and 677.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.97, 1,657.49 and 677.10 is: 934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.97 : 1,657.49 = 677.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.97/1,657.49 = 677.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.97x = 1,657.49 × 677.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.97x = 1,122,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,286.48/1,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.48

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