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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.99, 1,668.42 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.99, 1,668.42 and 677.90 is: 935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.99 : 1,668.42 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.99/1,668.42 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.99x = 1,668.42 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.99x = 1,131,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,013.58/1,208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.51

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