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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.09, 1,664.01 and 708.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.09, 1,664.01 and 708.85 is: 977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.09 : 1,664.01 = 708.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.09/1,664.01 = 708.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.09x = 1,664.01 × 708.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.09x = 1,179,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,533.49/1,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.98

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