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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.02, 1,655.84 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.02, 1,655.84 and 702.68 is: 969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.02 : 1,655.84 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.02/1,655.84 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.02x = 1,655.84 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.02x = 1,163,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,519.13/1,200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.59

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