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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.03, 1,667.89 and 711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.03, 1,667.89 and 711.35 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.03 : 1,667.89 = 711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.03/1,667.89 = 711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.03x = 1,667.89 × 711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.03x = 1,186,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,453.55/1,209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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