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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.53, 1,662.17 and 707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.53, 1,662.17 and 707.14 is: 975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.53 : 1,662.17 = 707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.53/1,662.17 = 707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.53x = 1,662.17 × 707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.53x = 1,175,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,386.89/1,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.81

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