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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.26, 1,656.38 and 703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.26, 1,656.38 and 703.19 is: 970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.26 : 1,656.38 = 703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.26/1,656.38 = 703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.26x = 1,656.38 × 703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.26x = 1,164,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,749.85/1,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.41

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