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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.95, 1,656.86 and 703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.95, 1,656.86 and 703.43 is: 970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.95 : 1,656.86 = 703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.95/1,656.86 = 703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.95x = 1,656.86 × 703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.95x = 1,165,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,473.23/1,200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.46

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