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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.08, 1,661.34 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.08, 1,661.34 and 706.68 is: 975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.08 : 1,661.34 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.08/1,661.34 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.08x = 1,661.34 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.08x = 1,174,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,035.75/1,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.05

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