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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.07, 1,657.41 and 669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.07, 1,657.41 and 669.93 is: 924.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.07 : 1,657.41 = 669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.07/1,657.41 = 669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.07x = 1,657.41 × 669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.07x = 1,110,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,348.68/1,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.47

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