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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.63, 1,658.02 and 1,079.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.63, 1,658.02 and 1,079.61 is: 1,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.63 : 1,658.02 = 1,079.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.63/1,658.02 = 1,079.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.63x = 1,658.02 × 1,079.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.63x = 1,790,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,017.41/1,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.42

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