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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.64, 1,660.36 and 706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.64, 1,660.36 and 706.18 is: 974.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.64 : 1,660.36 = 706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.64/1,660.36 = 706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.64x = 1,660.36 × 706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.64x = 1,172,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,513.02/1,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.14

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