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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.64, 1,659.60 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.64, 1,659.60 and 671.52 is: 926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.64 : 1,659.60 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.64/1,659.60 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.64x = 1,659.60 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.64x = 1,114,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,454.59/1,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.67

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