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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.15, 1,663.30 and 708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.15, 1,663.30 and 708.06 is: 977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.15 : 1,663.30 = 708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.15/1,663.30 = 708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.15x = 1,663.30 × 708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.15x = 1,177,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,723.32/1,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.25

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