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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.79, 1,658.61 and 677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.79, 1,658.61 and 677.92 is: 935.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.79 : 1,658.61 = 677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.79/1,658.61 = 677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.79x = 1,658.61 × 677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.79x = 1,124,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,404.89/1,201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.61

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