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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.62, 1,659.60 and 671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.62, 1,659.60 and 671.48 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.62 : 1,659.60 = 671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.62/1,659.60 = 671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.62x = 1,659.60 × 671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.62x = 1,114,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,388.21/1,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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