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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.25, 1,657.66 and 670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.25, 1,657.66 and 670.19 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.25 : 1,657.66 = 670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.25/1,657.66 = 670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.25x = 1,657.66 × 670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.25x = 1,110,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,937.19/1,201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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