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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.60, 1,665.12 and 709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.60, 1,665.12 and 709.30 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.60 : 1,665.12 = 709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.60/1,665.12 = 709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.60x = 1,665.12 × 709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.60x = 1,181,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,069.62/1,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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