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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.14, 1,658.57 and 678.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.14, 1,658.57 and 678.07 is: 935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.14 : 1,658.57 = 678.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.14/1,658.57 = 678.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.14x = 1,658.57 × 678.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.14x = 1,124,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,626.56/1,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.52

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