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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.36, 1,661.32 and 706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.36, 1,661.32 and 706.90 is: 975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.36 : 1,661.32 = 706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.36/1,661.32 = 706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.36x = 1,661.32 × 706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.36x = 1,174,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,392.62/1,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.12

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