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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.78, 1,662.42 and 707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.78, 1,662.42 and 707.23 is: 975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.78 : 1,662.42 = 707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.78/1,662.42 = 707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.78x = 1,662.42 × 707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.78x = 1,175,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,713.30/1,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.87

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