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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.23, 1,660.50 and 705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.23, 1,660.50 and 705.94 is: 974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.23 : 1,660.50 = 705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.23/1,660.50 = 705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.23x = 1,660.50 × 705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.23x = 1,172,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,209.22/1,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.22

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