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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.94, 1,660.04 and 671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.94, 1,660.04 and 671.82 is: 927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.94 : 1,660.04 = 671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.94/1,660.04 = 671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.94x = 1,660.04 × 671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.94x = 1,115,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,244.71/1,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.10

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