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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.02, 1,668.70 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.02, 1,668.70 and 711.70 is: 982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.02 : 1,668.70 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.02/1,668.70 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.02x = 1,668.70 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.02x = 1,187,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,613.79/1,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.29

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