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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.02, 1,658.78 and 704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.02, 1,658.78 and 704.93 is: 972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.02 : 1,658.78 = 704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.02/1,658.78 = 704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.02x = 1,658.78 × 704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.02x = 1,169,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,323.79/1,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.80

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