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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.83, 1,662.81 and 707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.83, 1,662.81 and 707.51 is: 976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.83 : 1,662.81 = 707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.83/1,662.81 = 707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.83x = 1,662.81 × 707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.83x = 1,176,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,453.09/1,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.45

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