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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.17, 1,657.58 and 677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.17, 1,657.58 and 677.19 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.17 : 1,657.58 = 677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.17/1,657.58 = 677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.17x = 1,657.58 × 677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.17x = 1,122,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,496.60/1,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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