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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.98, 1,658.70 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.98, 1,658.70 and 704.64 is: 972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.98 : 1,658.70 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.98/1,658.70 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.98x = 1,658.70 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.98x = 1,168,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,786.37/1,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.38

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