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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.20, 1,662.08 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.20, 1,662.08 and 707.08 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.20 : 1,662.08 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.20/1,662.08 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.20x = 1,662.08 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.20x = 1,175,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,223.53/1,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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