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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.02, 1,657.44 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.02, 1,657.44 and 677.04 is: 934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.02 : 1,657.44 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.02/1,657.44 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.02x = 1,657.44 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.02x = 1,122,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,153.18/1,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.33

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