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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.40, 1,657.95 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.40, 1,657.95 and 704.40 is: 972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.40 : 1,657.95 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.40/1,657.95 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.40x = 1,657.95 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.40x = 1,167,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,855.08/1,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.08

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