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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.84, 1,660.84 and 706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.84, 1,660.84 and 706.30 is: 974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.84 : 1,660.84 = 706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.84/1,660.84 = 706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.84x = 1,660.84 × 706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.84x = 1,173,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,045.37/1,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.42

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