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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.51, 1,658.10 and 703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.51, 1,658.10 and 703.99 is: 971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.51 : 1,658.10 = 703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.51/1,658.10 = 703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.51x = 1,658.10 × 703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.51x = 1,167,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,285.82/1,201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.52

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