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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.44, 1,656.61 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.44, 1,656.61 and 703.06 is: 970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.44 : 1,656.61 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.44/1,656.61 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.44x = 1,656.61 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.44x = 1,164,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,684.43/1,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.21

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