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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.25, 1,664.69 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.25, 1,664.69 and 709.02 is: 978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.25 : 1,664.69 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.25/1,664.69 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.25x = 1,664.69 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.25x = 1,180,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,294.96/1,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.48

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