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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.47, 1,658.19 and 677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.47, 1,658.19 and 677.61 is: 935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.47 : 1,658.19 = 677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.47/1,658.19 = 677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.47x = 1,658.19 × 677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.47x = 1,123,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,606.13/1,201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.19

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