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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.62, 1,658.25 and 670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.62, 1,658.25 and 670.55 is: 925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.62 : 1,658.25 = 670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.62/1,658.25 = 670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.62x = 1,658.25 × 670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.62x = 1,111,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,939.54/1,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.37

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