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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.22, 1,666.36 and 710.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.22, 1,666.36 and 710.00 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.22 : 1,666.36 = 710.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.22/1,666.36 = 710.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.22x = 1,666.36 × 710.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.22x = 1,183,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,114.40/1,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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