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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,665.94 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,665.94 and 710.08 is: 979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,665.94 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,665.94 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,665.94 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,182,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,950.68/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.72

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