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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.51, 1,666.19 and 710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.51, 1,666.19 and 710.42 is: 980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.51 : 1,666.19 = 710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.51/1,666.19 = 710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.51x = 1,666.19 × 710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.51x = 1,183,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,688.14/1,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.27

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