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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.96 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.96 and 711.92 is: 982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.26 : 1,668.96 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.26/1,668.96 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.26x = 1,668.96 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.26x = 1,188,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,166.00/1,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.56

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