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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.74, 1,658.43 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.74, 1,658.43 and 670.68 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.74 : 1,658.43 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.74/1,658.43 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.74x = 1,658.43 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.74x = 1,112,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,275.83/1,201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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