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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.44, 1,660.32 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.44, 1,660.32 and 705.90 is: 973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.44 : 1,660.32 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.44/1,660.32 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.44x = 1,660.32 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.44x = 1,172,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,019.89/1,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.89

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