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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.30, 1,662.35 and 707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.30, 1,662.35 and 707.09 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.30 : 1,662.35 = 707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.30/1,662.35 = 707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.30x = 1,662.35 × 707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.30x = 1,175,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,431.68/1,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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