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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.86 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.42, 1,656.86 and 703.08 is: 970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.42 : 1,656.86 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.42/1,656.86 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.42x = 1,656.86 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.42x = 1,164,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,901.61/1,200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.41

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