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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.17, 1,668.56 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.17, 1,668.56 and 711.73 is: 982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.17 : 1,668.56 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.17/1,668.56 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.17x = 1,668.56 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.17x = 1,187,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,564.21/1,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.13

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