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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.47, 1,660.79 and 651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.47, 1,660.79 and 651.47 is: 899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.47 : 1,660.79 = 651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.47/1,660.79 = 651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.47x = 1,660.79 × 651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.47x = 1,081,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,950.75/1,203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.03

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