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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.06, 1,656.33 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.06, 1,656.33 and 702.96 is: 970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.06 : 1,656.33 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.06/1,656.33 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.06x = 1,656.33 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.06x = 1,164,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,333.74/1,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.23

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