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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.99, 1,665.57 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.99, 1,665.57 and 675.93 is: 932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.99 : 1,665.57 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.99/1,665.57 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.99x = 1,665.57 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.99x = 1,125,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,808.73/1,206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.74

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