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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.10, 1,658.64 and 704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.10, 1,658.64 and 704.62 is: 972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.10 : 1,658.64 = 704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.10/1,658.64 = 704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.10x = 1,658.64 × 704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.10x = 1,168,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,710.92/1,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.22

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