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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.14, 1,661.86 and 706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.14, 1,661.86 and 706.92 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.14 : 1,661.86 = 706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.14/1,661.86 = 706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.14x = 1,661.86 × 706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.14x = 1,174,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,802.07/1,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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