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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.78, 1,658.43 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.78, 1,658.43 and 677.80 is: 935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.78 : 1,658.43 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.78/1,658.43 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.78x = 1,658.43 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.78x = 1,124,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,083.85/1,201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.35

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