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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.56, 1,660.88 and 706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.56, 1,660.88 and 706.22 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.56 : 1,660.88 = 706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.56/1,660.88 = 706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.56x = 1,660.88 × 706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.56x = 1,172,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,946.67/1,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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