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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.73, 1,658.33 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.73, 1,658.33 and 704.45 is: 972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.73 : 1,658.33 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.73/1,658.33 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.73x = 1,658.33 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.73x = 1,168,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,207.05/1,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.10

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