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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.28, 1,657.76 and 677.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.28, 1,657.76 and 677.32 is: 934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.28 : 1,657.76 = 677.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.28/1,657.76 = 677.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.28x = 1,657.76 × 677.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.28x = 1,122,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,826.47/1,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.69

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