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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.38, 1,656.64 and 702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.38, 1,656.64 and 702.99 is: 970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.38 : 1,656.64 = 702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.38/1,656.64 = 702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.38x = 1,656.64 × 702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.38x = 1,164,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,601.35/1,200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.19

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