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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.42, 1,662.10 and 707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.42, 1,662.10 and 707.07 is: 975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.42 : 1,662.10 = 707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.42/1,662.10 = 707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.42x = 1,662.10 × 707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.42x = 1,175,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,221.05/1,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.76

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