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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.37, 1,663.18 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.37, 1,663.18 and 708.03 is: 976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.37 : 1,663.18 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.37/1,663.18 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.37x = 1,663.18 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.37x = 1,177,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,581.34/1,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.95

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