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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.78, 1,666.74 and 710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.78, 1,666.74 and 710.43 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.78 : 1,666.74 = 710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.78/1,666.74 = 710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.78x = 1,666.74 × 710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.78x = 1,184,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,102.10/1,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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