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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.63, 1,658.25 and 670.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.63, 1,658.25 and 670.57 is: 925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.63 : 1,658.25 = 670.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.63/1,658.25 = 670.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.63x = 1,658.25 × 670.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.63x = 1,111,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,974.38/1,201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.39

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