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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.13, 1,657.56 and 670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.13, 1,657.56 and 670.05 is: 924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.13 : 1,657.56 = 670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.13/1,657.56 = 670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.13x = 1,657.56 × 670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.13x = 1,110,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,644.73/1,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.67

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