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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.70, 1,658.49 and 704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.70, 1,658.49 and 704.27 is: 971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.70 : 1,658.49 = 704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.70/1,658.49 = 704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.70x = 1,658.49 × 704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.70x = 1,168,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,024.75/1,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.98

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