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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.40, 1,656.98 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.40, 1,656.98 and 703.26 is: 970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.40 : 1,656.98 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.40/1,656.98 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.40x = 1,656.98 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.40x = 1,165,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,287.75/1,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.75

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