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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.55, 1,658.37 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.55, 1,658.37 and 677.58 is: 935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.55 : 1,658.37 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.55/1,658.37 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.55x = 1,658.37 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.55x = 1,123,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,678.34/1,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.19

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