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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.06, 1,660.47 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.06, 1,660.47 and 705.96 is: 974.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.06 : 1,660.47 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.06/1,660.47 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.06x = 1,660.47 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.06x = 1,172,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,225.40/1,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.37

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