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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.64, 1,665.20 and 675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.64, 1,665.20 and 675.51 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.64 : 1,665.20 = 675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.64/1,665.20 = 675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.64x = 1,665.20 × 675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.64x = 1,124,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,859.25/1,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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