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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.49, 1,662.23 and 707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.49, 1,662.23 and 707.15 is: 975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.49 : 1,662.23 = 707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.49/1,662.23 = 707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.49x = 1,662.23 × 707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.49x = 1,175,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,451.87/1,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.89

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