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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.59, 1,658.16 and 677.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.59, 1,658.16 and 677.73 is: 935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.59 : 1,658.16 = 677.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.59/1,658.16 = 677.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.59x = 1,658.16 × 677.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.59x = 1,123,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,784.78/1,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.25

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