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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.37, 1,661.68 and 707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.37, 1,661.68 and 707.12 is: 975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.37 : 1,661.68 = 707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.37/1,661.68 = 707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.37x = 1,661.68 × 707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.37x = 1,175,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,007.16/1,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.62

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