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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.27, 1,657.77 and 677.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.27, 1,657.77 and 677.41 is: 934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.27 : 1,657.77 = 677.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.27/1,657.77 = 677.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.27x = 1,657.77 × 677.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.27x = 1,122,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,989.98/1,201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.84

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