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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.91, 1,658.54 and 670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.91, 1,658.54 and 670.76 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.91 : 1,658.54 = 670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.91/1,658.54 = 670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.91x = 1,658.54 × 670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.91x = 1,112,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,470.64/1,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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