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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.74, 1,661.18 and 706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.74, 1,661.18 and 706.39 is: 974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.74 : 1,661.18 = 706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.74/1,661.18 = 706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.74x = 1,661.18 × 706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.74x = 1,173,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,433.26/1,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.82

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