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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.50, 1,666.35 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.50, 1,666.35 and 710.16 is: 980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.50 : 1,666.35 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.50/1,666.35 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.50x = 1,666.35 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.50x = 1,183,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,366.78/1,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.02

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