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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.76, 1,658.44 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.76, 1,658.44 and 677.76 is: 935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.76 : 1,658.44 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.76/1,658.44 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.76x = 1,658.44 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.76x = 1,124,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,024.29/1,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.32

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