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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.97, 1,660.03 and 671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.97, 1,660.03 and 671.84 is: 927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.97 : 1,660.03 = 671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.97/1,660.03 = 671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.97x = 1,660.03 × 671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.97x = 1,115,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,274.56/1,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.10

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