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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.81, 1,663.92 and 708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.81, 1,663.92 and 708.38 is: 977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.81 : 1,663.92 = 708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.81/1,663.92 = 708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.81x = 1,663.92 × 708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.81x = 1,178,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,679.33/1,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.50

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