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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.99, 1,666.95 and 676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.99, 1,666.95 and 676.79 is: 933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.99 : 1,666.95 = 676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.99/1,666.95 = 676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.99x = 1,666.95 × 676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.99x = 1,128,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,163.37/1,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.92

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