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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.36, 1,667.40 and 710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.36, 1,667.40 and 710.93 is: 981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.36 : 1,667.40 = 710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.36/1,667.40 = 710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.36x = 1,667.40 × 710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.36x = 1,185,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,404.68/1,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.00

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