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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.43, 1,662.12 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.43, 1,662.12 and 707.08 is: 975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.43 : 1,662.12 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.43/1,662.12 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.43x = 1,662.12 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.43x = 1,175,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,248.75/1,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.77

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