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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.30 and 708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.04, 1,664.30 and 708.70 is: 977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.04 : 1,664.30 = 708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.04/1,664.30 = 708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.04x = 1,664.30 × 708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.04x = 1,179,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,489.41/1,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.99

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