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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.91, 1,660.17 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.91, 1,660.17 and 671.88 is: 927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.91 : 1,660.17 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.91/1,660.17 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.91x = 1,660.17 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.91x = 1,115,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,435.02/1,202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.28

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