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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.20, 1,668.52 and 711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.20, 1,668.52 and 711.76 is: 982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.20 : 1,668.52 = 711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.20/1,668.52 = 711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.20x = 1,668.52 × 711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.20x = 1,187,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,585.80/1,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.13

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