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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.74, 1,661.99 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.74, 1,661.99 and 707.22 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.74 : 1,661.99 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.74/1,661.99 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.74x = 1,661.99 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.74x = 1,175,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,389.03/1,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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