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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.03, 1,656.96 and 703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.03, 1,656.96 and 703.49 is: 970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.03 : 1,656.96 = 703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.03/1,656.96 = 703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.03x = 1,656.96 × 703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.03x = 1,165,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,643.87/1,201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.54

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