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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.43, 1,663.22 and 708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.43, 1,663.22 and 708.05 is: 976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.43 : 1,663.22 = 708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.43/1,663.22 = 708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.43x = 1,663.22 × 708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.43x = 1,177,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,642.92/1,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.95

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