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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.81, 1,658.60 and 677.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.81, 1,658.60 and 677.95 is: 935.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.81 : 1,658.60 = 677.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.81/1,658.60 = 677.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.81x = 1,658.60 × 677.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.81x = 1,124,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,447.87/1,201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.63

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