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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.69, 1,659.72 and 671.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.69, 1,659.72 and 671.57 is: 926.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.69 : 1,659.72 = 671.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.69/1,659.72 = 671.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.69x = 1,659.72 × 671.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.69x = 1,114,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,609.86/1,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.77

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