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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.94, 1,660.07 and 705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.94, 1,660.07 and 705.59 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.94 : 1,660.07 = 705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.94/1,660.07 = 705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.94x = 1,660.07 × 705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.94x = 1,171,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,325.26/1,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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