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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.62, 1,659.64 and 705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.62, 1,659.64 and 705.62 is: 973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.62 : 1,659.64 = 705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.62/1,659.64 = 705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.62x = 1,659.64 × 705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.62x = 1,171,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,075.18/1,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.77

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