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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.72, 1,659.76 and 678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.72, 1,659.76 and 678.80 is: 936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.72 : 1,659.76 = 678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.72/1,659.76 = 678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.72x = 1,659.76 × 678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.72x = 1,126,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,645.09/1,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.75

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