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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.84, 1,664.28 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.84, 1,664.28 and 708.48 is: 977.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.84 : 1,664.28 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.84/1,664.28 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.84x = 1,664.28 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.84x = 1,179,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,106.78/1,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.83

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