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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.48 and 707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.31, 1,663.48 and 707.99 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.31 : 1,663.48 = 707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.31/1,663.48 = 707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.31x = 1,663.48 × 707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.31x = 1,177,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,727.21/1,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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