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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.73, 1,658.28 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.73, 1,658.28 and 670.56 is: 925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.73 : 1,658.28 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.73/1,658.28 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.73x = 1,658.28 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.73x = 1,111,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,976.24/1,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.32

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