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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.84, 1,662.68 and 707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.84, 1,662.68 and 707.36 is: 976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.84 : 1,662.68 = 707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.84/1,662.68 = 707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.84x = 1,662.68 × 707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.84x = 1,176,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,113.32/1,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.16

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