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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.11, 1,658.93 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.11, 1,658.93 and 670.97 is: 925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.11 : 1,658.93 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.11/1,658.93 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.11x = 1,658.93 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.11x = 1,113,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,092.26/1,202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.95

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