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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.58, 1,666.38 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.58, 1,666.38 and 710.30 is: 980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.58 : 1,666.38 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.58/1,666.38 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.58x = 1,666.38 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.58x = 1,183,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,629.71/1,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.17

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