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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,658.48 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,658.48 and 704.40 is: 972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,658.48 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,658.48 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,658.48 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 1,168,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,223.57/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.20

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