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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.03, 1,655.96 and 702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.03, 1,655.96 and 702.64 is: 969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.03 : 1,655.96 = 702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.03/1,655.96 = 702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.03x = 1,655.96 × 702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.03x = 1,163,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,543.73/1,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.60

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