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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.06, 1,658.79 and 670.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.06, 1,658.79 and 670.93 is: 925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.06 : 1,658.79 = 670.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.06/1,658.79 = 670.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.06x = 1,658.79 × 670.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.06x = 1,112,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,931.97/1,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.85

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