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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.16, 1,658.41 and 704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.16, 1,658.41 and 704.50 is: 971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.16 : 1,658.41 = 704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.16/1,658.41 = 704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.16x = 1,658.41 × 704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.16x = 1,168,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,349.85/1,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.88

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