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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.69, 1,658.22 and 670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.69, 1,658.22 and 670.53 is: 925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.69 : 1,658.22 = 670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.69/1,658.22 = 670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.69x = 1,658.22 × 670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.69x = 1,111,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,886.26/1,201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.27

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