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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.87, 1,652.97 and 666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.87, 1,652.97 and 666.71 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.87 : 1,652.97 = 666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.87/1,652.97 = 666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.87x = 1,652.97 × 666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.87x = 1,102,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,051.63/1,197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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