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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.72, 1,659.78 and 705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.72, 1,659.78 and 705.29 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.72 : 1,659.78 = 705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.72/1,659.78 = 705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.72x = 1,659.78 × 705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.72x = 1,170,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,617.94/1,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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