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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.14, 1,661.52 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.14, 1,661.52 and 706.74 is: 975.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.14 : 1,661.52 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.14/1,661.52 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.14x = 1,661.52 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.14x = 1,174,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,262.64/1,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.19

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