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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.08, 1,661.81 and 706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.08, 1,661.81 and 706.65 is: 975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.08 : 1,661.81 = 706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.08/1,661.81 = 706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.08x = 1,661.81 × 706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.08x = 1,174,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,314.50/1,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.28

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