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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.96, 1,665.51 and 709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.96, 1,665.51 and 709.80 is: 979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.96 : 1,665.51 = 709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.96/1,665.51 = 709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.96x = 1,665.51 × 709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.96x = 1,182,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,179.00/1,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.47

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