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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.93, 1,660.07 and 671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.93, 1,660.07 and 671.84 is: 927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.93 : 1,660.07 = 671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.93/1,660.07 = 671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.93x = 1,660.07 × 671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.93x = 1,115,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,301.43/1,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.15

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