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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.75, 1,665.48 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.75, 1,665.48 and 709.41 is: 979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.75 : 1,665.48 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.75/1,665.48 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.75x = 1,665.48 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.75x = 1,181,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,508.17/1,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.08

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