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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.68, 1,658.46 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.68, 1,658.46 and 677.82 is: 935.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.68 : 1,658.46 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.68/1,658.46 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.68x = 1,658.46 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.68x = 1,124,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,137.36/1,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.47

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