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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.08, 1,658.96 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.08, 1,658.96 and 671.04 is: 926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.08 : 1,658.96 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.08/1,658.96 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.08x = 1,658.96 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.08x = 1,113,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,228.52/1,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.09

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