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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.78, 1,667.08 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.78, 1,667.08 and 710.44 is: 980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.78 : 1,667.08 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.78/1,667.08 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.78x = 1,667.08 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.78x = 1,184,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,360.32/1,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.61

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