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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.55, 1,662.27 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.55, 1,662.27 and 707.20 is: 975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.55 : 1,662.27 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.55/1,662.27 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.55x = 1,662.27 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.55x = 1,175,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,557.34/1,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.93

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