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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.80, 1,658.34 and 670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.80, 1,658.34 and 670.71 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.80 : 1,658.34 = 670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.80/1,658.34 = 670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.80x = 1,658.34 × 670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.80x = 1,112,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,265.22/1,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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