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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.91, 1,658.63 and 670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.91, 1,658.63 and 670.83 is: 925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.91 : 1,658.63 = 670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.91/1,658.63 = 670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.91x = 1,658.63 × 670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.91x = 1,112,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,655.41/1,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.74

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