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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.06, 1,656.85 and 703.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.06, 1,656.85 and 703.37 is: 970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.06 : 1,656.85 = 703.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.06/1,656.85 = 703.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.06x = 1,656.85 × 703.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.06x = 1,165,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,381.69/1,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.30

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