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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.44, 1,658.08 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.44, 1,658.08 and 677.44 is: 934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.44 : 1,658.08 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.44/1,658.08 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.44x = 1,658.08 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.44x = 1,123,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,249.72/1,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.92

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