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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.08, 1,666.74 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.08, 1,666.74 and 710.56 is: 980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.08 : 1,666.74 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.08/1,666.74 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.08x = 1,666.74 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.08x = 1,184,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,318.77/1,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.33

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