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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.27, 1,660.28 and 706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.27, 1,660.28 and 706.07 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.27 : 1,660.28 = 706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.27/1,660.28 = 706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.27x = 1,660.28 × 706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.27x = 1,172,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,262.07/1,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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