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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.14, 1,657.19 and 677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.14, 1,657.19 and 677.07 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.14 : 1,657.19 = 677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.14/1,657.19 = 677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.14x = 1,657.19 × 677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.14x = 1,122,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,035.33/1,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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