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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,661.56 and 706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,661.56 and 706.67 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,661.56 = 706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,661.56 = 706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,661.56 × 706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 1,174,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,174.61/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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