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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.38, 1,660.66 and 651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.38, 1,660.66 and 651.38 is: 898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.38 : 1,660.66 = 651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.38/1,660.66 = 651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.38x = 1,660.66 × 651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.38x = 1,081,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,720.71/1,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.90

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