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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.23, 1,668.84 and 711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.23, 1,668.84 and 711.75 is: 982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.23 : 1,668.84 = 711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.23/1,668.84 = 711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.23x = 1,668.84 × 711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.23x = 1,187,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,796.87/1,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.28

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