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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.04, 1,665.07 and 709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.04, 1,665.07 and 709.60 is: 978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.04 : 1,665.07 = 709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.04/1,665.07 = 709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.04x = 1,665.07 × 709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.04x = 1,181,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,533.67/1,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.87

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