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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.63, 1,659.71 and 705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.63, 1,659.71 and 705.09 is: 973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.63 : 1,659.71 = 705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.63/1,659.71 = 705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.63x = 1,659.71 × 705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.63x = 1,170,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,233.10/1,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.06

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