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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.45, 1,663.06 and 707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.45, 1,663.06 and 707.93 is: 976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.45 : 1,663.06 = 707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.45/1,663.06 = 707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.45x = 1,663.06 × 707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.45x = 1,177,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,330.07/1,205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.67

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