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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.58, 1,666.17 and 710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.58, 1,666.17 and 710.24 is: 979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.58 : 1,666.17 = 710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.58/1,666.17 = 710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.58x = 1,666.17 × 710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.58x = 1,183,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,372.25/1,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.96

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