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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.53, 1,666.40 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.53, 1,666.40 and 710.10 is: 979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.53 : 1,666.40 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.53/1,666.40 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.53x = 1,666.40 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.53x = 1,183,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,307.09/1,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.94

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