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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.38, 1,658.02 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.38, 1,658.02 and 704 is: 971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.38 : 1,658.02 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.38/1,658.02 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.38x = 1,658.02 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.38x = 1,167,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,246.08/1,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.59

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