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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.43, 1,657.68 and 704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.43, 1,657.68 and 704.09 is: 971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.43 : 1,657.68 = 704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.43/1,657.68 = 704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.43x = 1,657.68 × 704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.43x = 1,167,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,155.91/1,201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.47

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