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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.21, 1,801.81 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.21, 1,801.81 and 714.14 is: 1,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.21 : 1,801.81 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.21/1,801.81 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.21x = 1,801.81 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.21x = 1,286,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,744.59/1,201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.21

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