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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.01, 1,664.11 and 708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.01, 1,664.11 and 708.60 is: 977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.01 : 1,664.11 = 708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.01/1,664.11 = 708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.01x = 1,664.11 × 708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.01x = 1,179,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,188.35/1,206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.76

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