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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.24, 1,657.44 and 703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.24, 1,657.44 and 703.86 is: 971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.24 : 1,657.44 = 703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.24/1,657.44 = 703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.24x = 1,657.44 × 703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.24x = 1,166,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,599.50/1,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.16

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