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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.32, 1,657.96 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.32, 1,657.96 and 670.40 is: 925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.32 : 1,657.96 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.32/1,657.96 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.32x = 1,657.96 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.32x = 1,111,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,496.38/1,201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.23

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