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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.34, 1,660.62 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.34, 1,660.62 and 651.34 is: 898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.34 : 1,660.62 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.34/1,660.62 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.34x = 1,660.62 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.34x = 1,081,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,628.23/1,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.86

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